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Prunus x blireana
Purple-leafed Plum
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Uses: Small tree with spectacular reddish pink fragrant flowers in spring. Can be planted as a single feature plant or as an avenue. Prunus x blireana is a cross between the Japanese apricot Prunus mume and Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii'.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-oval_d Oval
  • Height 5-6m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Rosaceae
  • Botanical Name Prunus x blireana
  • Common Name Purple-leafed Plum
  • Origin Eastern Asia
  • Habit Vase shaped
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Hills, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering None
  • Flower Colour Pink, Red
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Seasonal Colour Spring
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)