Prunus sargentii
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Prunus sargentii, commonly known as Sargent's cherry or North Japanese hill cherry,[1] is a species of cherry native to Japan, Korea, Sakhalin (Russia), and China.[2]
The tree was named for Charles Sprague Sargent.[3]
Description
Prunus sargentii is a deciduous tree that grows Script error: No such module "convert". tall and broad. New growth is a reddish or bronze color, changing to shiny dark green.[4] The obovate leaves with serrated margins are Script error: No such module "convert". in length and are arranged alternately. In fall, the leaves turn red, orange, or yellow.[5] It grows single pink flowers on 1-in pedicels, which result in purple-black fruit in summer.[4] The fruits are a favorite of birds, but because of their size (small, pea sized) and color, are considered inconspicuous to humans.[6]
Cultivation
P. sargentii is a fast-growing ornamental tree[7] requiring sun and well-drained soil. The tree can tolerate wind, but not air pollution; it is one of the hardiest cherries, and can be easily transplanted. This makes it suitable for use as a street tree.[4] The tree is moderately drought-tolerant.[5][8]
History
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Gallery
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Flowers
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Flower detail
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Prunus sargentii, 1928 accession (#794-28*B) Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
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Flowers
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See also
- For cherry blossoms and their cultural significance to the Japanese, see sakura.
References
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- ↑ Bailey, L.H.; Bailey, E.Z.; the staff of the Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium. 1976. Hortus third: A concise dictionary of plants cultivated in the United States and Canada. Macmillan, New York.
- ↑ Common Trees of Hokkaido, pg 104
- ↑ Royal Horticultural Society Template:Webarchive, What's On, Harlow Carr, October 2007, last access 31 May 2008.
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- Common Trees of Hokkaido, Hokkaido University Press, Sapporo, 1992, Template:ISBN C0045 P2472E
External links
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- Prunus sargentii images at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Plant Image Database
- "Cherry: Prunus ssp. - April Tree of the Month." Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University website, 2015. Accessed 1 May 2020.