Flowering Plum Prunus cerasifera Nigra fastigiata

DESCRIPTION
An upright growing deciduous tree with dark crimson foliage. Pale pink flower buds turn to a profusion of single white blossom in early Spring. Dark red-purple foliage, turning bronze in Autumn, this is an ideal tree for variation of shape and color in the garden.

HEIGHT X WIDTH
6 metres x 3 metres.

SHAPE
Upright growing tree.

FOLIAGE
Dark red-purple foliage, turning bronze in Autumn.

FLOWERS
Pale pink buds open to single white blossom.

COMMENTS
Very hardy, tolerates most conditions , should be protected from strong winds. An ideal tree for variation of shape and color in the garden. Suitable for screening out neighbours and for narrow situations.

TREE CARE
Plant in full sun in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.