PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry
Prunus sargentii 'Pink Flare'
PINK FLAIR® 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
Photos
- Photo 1: (c) Repina Tatyana, some rights reserved (CC BY)
- Photo 2: (c) Repina Tatyana, some rights reserved (CC BY)
- Photo 3: (c) Violetta Dzizyurova, some rights reserved (CC BY)
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4–7
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.0–8.2
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 20–25 ft tall and 12–15 ft wide
- Mature form
- Vase-shaped
- Spacing / clearance
- ~15 ft of clearance
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- Medium
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom time
- early spring, mid spring
- Foliage
- Deciduous
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- high
- Deer
- Not deer-resistant
- Colorado native
- No
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.
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 PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, PINK FLAIR® 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 PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry get?
- It matures to about 20–25 ft tall and 12–15 ft wide.
- How much room does PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry need?
- Give PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry about 15 ft of clearance from buildings, fences, and other trees so the mature canopy isn't crowded.
- What shape does PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry grow into?
- PINK FLAIR® 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 PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry hardy on the Front Range?
- PINK FLAIR® 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 PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- How fast does PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry grow?
- PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry is a moderate-growing tree. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
- How long does PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry live?
- PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry has a moderate lifespan for a Front Range tree. Actual lifespan varies with site, water, and care.
- Is PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry safe for dogs?
- No. PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
- Is PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry deer-resistant?
- No. PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry is not considered deer-resistant and may need protection where deer browse.
- Is PINK FLAIR® Flowering Cherry prone to pests or disease on the Front Range?
- PINK FLAIR® 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.
