Tree · Rosaceae family
Sargent cherry
Prunus sargentii
In short a 10-second read
in the wild up to 39.4 ft
spacing 19 ft 8¼ in
Where to plant and how much to water
Sun, soil and water.
It grows best in full sun, in average soil.
Sun
Soil
Watering
Frost
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
Plant 19 ft 8¼ in apart.
Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
April · pink
Planting
container plant: March–April, October–November; bare-root: March–April, October–November; root-balled: March–April, October–November
Feeding
May–June
Feeding
Nutrition.
up to 0.18 oz/sq ft a year, if the soil needs it · May–June
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does Sargent cherry flower?
In April; the flowers are pink.
Does Sargent cherry tolerate shade?
No, it needs full sun.
How much space does Sargent cherry need?
At maturity 19 ft 8¼ in–32.8 ft wide and 19 ft 8¼ in–39.4 ft tall; recommended spacing 19 ft 8¼ in.
Sources (17) Checked 24 October 2026
- api.gbif.org 2
- okrasneskolky.sk
- plants.ces.ncsu.edu 2
- vdberk.com
- rhs.org.uk 2 3 4 5 6
- hgic.clemson.edu
- lwg.bayern.de
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: Slovakia, Czechia, Germany
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