Prunus cerasifera Nigra – Pink Flowering Plum

Description

Prunus cerasifera Nigra – Pink Flowering Plum

Prunus cerasifera Nigra

HEIGHT: 5.0m

WIDTH: 4.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Rounded

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

FOLIAGE: Dull dark blackish-purple summer foliage, ruby red in colour when new and reddish-purple in autumn.

FLOWERS: Abundant pink flowers, single or in groups of two to three in dense clusters in late winter to early spring.

BARK: Blackish-brown. Blackish-red younger branches.

DESCRIPTION: A small, ornamental flowering plum with very dark purple summer foliage carried on dark branches. Single pink flowers in spring make a spectacular display. Often used as a striking small foliage contrast tree for smaller gardens or as a street tree.

LANDSCAPE USES: Often used as a striking small foliage contrast tree for smaller gardens. Well known and has been commonly used as a street tree in Australia.

TOLERANCES: Hot sites once established and to a variety of site conditions, but prefers moist, well drained fertile soils and a position receiving full sun. Flowers best in full sun.

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.