Flowering Cherry
Prunus sargentii 'Pink Flare'
Flowering Cherry (Prunus sargentii 'Pink Flare') is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Conditionally Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 20–25 ft tall and 12–15 ft wide, needs medium water, and prefers full sun.
medium water20–25 ft tall and 12–15 ft wideToxic to dogs
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At a glance
- Rating
- Right spot only (FRTRL: Conditionally Recommended)
- Botanical name
- Prunus sargentii 'Pink Flare'
- Variety / cultivar
- PINK FLAIR®
- Type
- Tree
- Mature size
- 20–25 ft tall and 12–15 ft wide
- Mature form
- Vase-shaped
- Spacing / clearance
- ~15 ft of clearance
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4–7
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- Medium
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.0–8.2
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom time
- early spring, mid spring
- Pollinator value
- high
Site factors to consider
- Watch: Leaf ScorchIts leaf edges brown in hot, dry wind, so give it steady summer water and some shelter from the worst afternoon blast.
Wildlife & ecology
- Pollinator value
- high
- Deer
- Not deer-resistant
Common problems on the Front Range
- Borers (peachtree and lesser borer)
- Black knot (galls on twigs)
- Aphids and leaf curl
These are general tendencies for this group of plants on the Front Range, not a diagnosis. Many are stress-driven and preventable with good siting and watering. For a specific plant or an active problem, consult a certified arborist or your local CSU Extension office.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Flowering Cherry good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Flowering Cherry is a well-suited tree for Colorado's Front Range, rated "Conditionally Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
- How big does Flowering Cherry get?
- It matures to about 20–25 ft tall and 12–15 ft wide.
- How much room does Flowering Cherry need?
- Give Flowering Cherry about 15 ft of clearance from buildings, fences, and other trees so the mature canopy isn't crowded.
- What shape does Flowering Cherry grow into?
- Flowering Cherry typically grows into a vase shape, a narrower base flaring to a high, arching crown that lifts over a patio or street. This is the species' usual mature form, named cultivars (columnar, weeping, or compact selections) can differ, so check the specific cultivar.
- Is Flowering Cherry hardy on the Front Range?
- Flowering Cherry is hardy in USDA 4–7. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does Flowering Cherry need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- How fast does Flowering Cherry grow?
- Flowering Cherry is a moderate-growing tree. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
- How long does Flowering Cherry live?
- Flowering Cherry has a moderate lifespan for a Front Range tree. Actual lifespan varies with site, water, and care.
- Is Flowering Cherry safe for dogs?
- No. Flowering Cherry is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
- Is Flowering Cherry deer-resistant?
- No. Flowering Cherry is not considered deer-resistant and may need protection where deer browse.
- Is Flowering Cherry prone to pests or disease on the Front Range?
- Flowering Cherry can be affected by borers (peachtree and lesser borer) and other issues common to this group on the Front Range. These are general tendencies, not a diagnosis, many are stress-driven and preventable with good siting and watering. For a specific plant or an active problem, consult a certified arborist or CSU Extension.
