Prunus sargentii

Description

Prunus sargentii is a deciduous tree that grows 20–40 feet or 6-12 meter in height. Its crown spreads to a width of 20–40 feet. New growth is a reddish or bronze in color, which changes to shiny dark green.The leaves are obovate and have serrated margins. Leaves are 3–5 inches (7.6–12.7 cm) in length and are arranged alternately. In fall, the leaves turn red, orange, or yellow.It grows single pink flowers on 1-in pedicels, which result in purple-black fruit in summer.The fruit is a favorite of birds, but because of their size (small, pea sized) and color, are considered inconspicuous to humans