Prunus sargentii Rehder

It is a deciduous tree. It grows 20 m tall. It is a broad spreading shape. The bark is glossy red-brown with pale lenticels. The leaves are narrowly oval and 12 cm long by 6 cm wide. They taper abruptly to a point. They have sharp teeth. Leaves are reddish when young and become glossy green above and are smooth on both sides. They turn brilliant orange and red in autumn. The flowers are 4 cm across and pink with 5 petals which have notches at the tip. The flowers are in clusters. The fruit is rounded or egg shaped and glossy purple-black. They are about 1 cm long.

It is a temperate plant. It is native to Japan. It grows in woods in mountains. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.

The fruit are infused in alcohol.

Can be grown by cuttings, graftings or seedlings.