Flowering Plum - Purple Leaf Prunus cerasifera Nigra (syn. Pissardi Nigra)

DESCRIPTION
In early spring, Prunus Nigra produces a bountiful array of singular pink blooms. Its dark, red-purple leaves offer a complementary contrast of colors, making it a popular choice for street plantings, as well as a lovely addition to any home garden design.

HEIGHT X WIDTH
5 metres x 4 metres

SHAPE
Rounded.

FOLIAGE
Glossy dark red-purple foliage.

FLOWERS
Small single pink flowers.

COMMENTS
The dark red-purple foliage provides a lovely contrast color in a home garden and is often used in street plantings.

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.