[5] The obovate leaves with serrated margins are 3–5 inches (7.6–12.7 cm) in length and are arranged alternately.

[6] It grows single pink flowers on 1-in pedicels, which result in purple-black fruit in summer.

[7] P. sargentii is a fast-growing ornamental tree[8] requiring sun and well-drained soil.

The tree can tolerate wind, but not air pollution; it is one of the hardiest cherries, and can be easily transplanted.

[6][9] Native to Korea and Japan, the tree was introduced to America and then the United Kingdom in 1908.