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Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
Purple-leaved Cherry Plum
Notes

Uses: Hardy ornamental plum with rich burgundy purple leaves.
Can tolerate a variety of soils and locations.
Foliage colour makes an excellent contrast plant.
Can be pruned in winter to improve shape.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-oval_d Oval
  • Height 5-6m
  • Spread 4-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Rosaceae
  • Botanical Name Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
  • Common Name Purple-leaved Cherry Plum
  • Habit Erect, Vase to rounded canopy
  • Landscape Footslopes, Hills, Plains, Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost, Light frost, Heavy frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Purple
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade, Screen
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Seasonal Colour Autumn
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)