Prunus Cerasifera (Cherry Plum) 'Nigra'

Species	:	Prunus Cerasifera Nigra
Common Name(s)	:	Cherry Plum,Purple Leaf Plum
Tree Features	:	Pink Flower,Red/Purple Foliage,Good for Bees
Genus	:	Prunus
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest
Shape	:	Oval
Mature Size	:	Small (under 10m)
Soil Type	:	Chalk Soil,Clay Soil
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Small Gardens,Garden,Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees

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

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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