Sargent Cherry
'Full bloom'Prunus sargentii
Rosaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
Last updated
Prunus sargentii (Rosaceae) is a deciduous tree native to Japan, Korea, and Sakhalin. It grows to 50 to 60 feet tall with an upright, spreading crown. Single pink flowers appear in early spring before the foliage emerges. New leaves unfurl in bronze to reddish tones. Fall color is one of the earliest and most reliable among ornamental cherries, turning orange-red to brilliant red.
Sargent cherry grows in full sun on well-drained soil. It is one of the hardiest and most disease-resistant ornamental cherries, and one of the largest. The species is valued as a street and park tree. Hardy in Zones 5a to 8b.
Quick Facts
Bloom Infection Window (Critical)
Primary Infection - Flowers and Young Leaves
Spring Canker Activation
Aecial Stage (Alternate Host)
+ 17 more — see full disease and pest lists below
Phenological Calendar
As of May 13, 2026, Puget Sound stations range from 1906.2 to 2098.2 GDD₃₂. Sargent Cherry has passed 'full bloom' (825 GDD₃₂).
Regional Season Tracker
GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of May 13, 2026| Station | GDD₃₂ | Current Stage | Next | To Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah / East King | 2,098 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Kent / Auburn | 2,089 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Seattle / UW | 2,063 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Olympia / Tumwater | 2,025 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Tacoma / Puyallup | 1,993 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Bellingham / Whatcom | 1,972 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Sequim / Rain Shadow | 1,906 | 'Full bloom' | — | — |
| Stage | GDD32 | Typical Window |
|---|---|---|
| 'First bloom' BBCH '61' | 754 | '' |
| ● 'Full bloom' BBCH '65' NOW | 825 | '' |
Source: 'Master catalog (OSU, UMD), converted GDD50->GDD32 via Kent bloom-date mapping' About GDD₃₂ →
Season tracker for Kent / Auburn as of May 13, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through May 29, 2026, then climate normals.