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Prunus Cerasifera Nigra
This form of the Cherry Plum (or Myrobalan) usually sets only a few red fruits.

Prunus cersifera Nigra nursery
Prunus cerasifera Nigra on the Barcham Trees nursery

Prunus cerasifera Nigra flower
The flower of Prunus cerasifera Nigra in detail

Mature Prunus cerasifera Nigra
A mature specimen of Prunus cerasifera Nigra in a suburban environment

Prunus Cerasifera (Cherry Plum) 'Nigra'
| Common Name | : | Cherry Plum 'Nigra' |
|---|---|---|
| Species | : | Prunus Cerasifera Nigra |
| Tree Features | : | Pink Flower,Red/Purple Foliage |
| Genus | : | Prunus |
| Seasons of Interest | : | Spring Interest |
| Shape | : | Oval |
| Size | : | Small (under 10m) |
| Soil Type | : | Chalk Soil,Clay Soil |
| Tree Type | : | Deciduous Broad Leaf |
| Tree uses | : | Small Gardens,Garden,Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees |
Introduced in the early 1900s this form of the Cherry Plum (or Myrobolan) usually sets only a few red fruits.
A popular tree, often planted in city streets or verges, it is easy to maintain in a garden as it reacts well to very severe pruning.
A small tree with a rounded form, it is most notable for its purple leaves and stems.
Early pink spring flowers fade to white before the leaves take full effect.
This is a robust performer, thriving on most free draining soils.
Mature height: 5-10m
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Tree Features
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Season of Interest
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Shape
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Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore)
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Acer rubrum (Canadian Maple) 'Red Sunset'
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Cercis siliquastrum foliage
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Shape : Oval
Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer Magnolia)
Shape : Oval
Malus (Crab Apple) 'Rudolph'
Shape : Oval
Mature Acer cappadocicum
Shape : Oval
Mature Aesculus hippocastanum
Shape : Oval
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Populus alba (White Poplar)
Shape : Oval
Prunus (Flowering Cherry) 'Accolade'
Shape : Oval
Prunus (Flowering Cherry) 'Royal Burgundy'
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Shape : Oval
Sorbus x arnoldiana (Rowan) 'Schouten'
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Size
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' stem
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Camellia sasanqua Rosea (Camellia)
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Photinia x fraseri (Christmas Berry) 'Red Robin'
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Soil Type
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Soil Type : Clay Soil
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Soil Type : Clay Soil
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Soil Type : Clay Soil
Acer campestre bud
Soil Type : Chalk Soil
Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) 'Farlakes Green'
Soil Type : Clay Soil
Acer platanoides (Norway maple) 'Crimson King'
Soil Type : Chalk Soil
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Tree Uses
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Betula pendula (Silver Birch)
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Ilex aquifolium (Holly) 'J C Van Tol'
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Largestromia indica Violacea flower
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Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum) 'Thea'
Tree Uses : Avenue Trees
Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum) 'Worplesdon'
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Liriodendron tulipifera bud
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Magnolia 'Susan'
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Prunus 'Okame' (Flowering Cherry)
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Prunus (Flowering Cherry) 'Kanzan'
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Prunus x gondouinii 'Schnee' (Duke Cherry)
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Pyrus communis Conference (Conference Pear)
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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Wellingtonia)
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Sequoiadendron giganteum cones
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Tamarix gallica
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Tilia platyphyllos bud
Tree Uses : Avenue Trees
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