Columnar Sargent Cherry Tree

Columnar Sargent cherry is a narrow, upright deciduous tree with clusters of single pink flowers in spring. Its foliage turns orange to orange-red in autumn, while glossy mahogany-colored bark adds interest after leaf fall. ## Appearance Young trees have a distinctly upright outline; with age, the crown broadens into a narrow vase shape. Oregon State University describes mature trees reaching about 35 feet tall and 15 feet wide, though growth and final form vary by site. The species profile notes orange-red fall color and the tree’s history as a selected form of Sargent cherry. [Oregon State University](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/prunus-sargentii-columnaris) [J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.](https://jfschmidt.com/all-trees/trees/columnar-sargent-cherry/) ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Its upright framework can suit a street planting or a narrow garden where a broad, spreading crown would be difficult to accommodate. ## Maintenance Water regularly while the tree establishes, then adjust irrigation to rainfall and soil moisture. Prune selectively to remove damaged or crossing branches and maintain a sound framework; avoid shearing the crown into an artificial column.