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Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea'

Purple-Leaf Plum

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Description

25-35 feet tall & wide. New growth coppery-red, becoming deep to dark purple, and then red in the winter. Very aesthetic plant. single white flowers, abundant red fruit, 1-1.5 inches in size.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Bronze, Purple, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Lawn

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).