Advanced trees and hedging

Plum - Purple Leaf

Gallery

5 M
4 M
Tree form
200mm
25L
45L
75L
100L
200L
400L
750L
1000L
Heritage size
PLEASE NOTE: AVAILABILITY IS INDICATIVE ONLY AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED
Size availability
Botanical Name:
Prunus cerasifera nigra
Common Name:
Plum - Purple Leaf
Description:
Attractive, hardy deciduous tree. Vase shaped. Masses of single pale pink flowers in spring. Shiny oval leaves, purple almost black, never losing colour. Cherry plum fruit may be cooked. Globular head. Tolerates warm dry conditions. Good street tree.
Tree categories:
Heritage tree
Autumn colour
Evergreen Tree
Flowering/Ornamental
Shade tree
Narrow spaces
Hedge & Screening
Driveways & Avenues
Street tree
Drought resistant
Coastal
Courtyard & Pots
Wind Hardy
Frost hardy
Full/part sun
Full shade
Water tolerant
Fire retardant
Summer foliage color:
Growth rate:
Moderate to fast
Size:
Small
Max. Height:
5 Metres
Max. Canopy:
4 Metres
Climate:
Warm temperate to cold
Soil:
Adaptable
Pruning:
None required