Prunus, Purple Cherry Plum, Purple Leaf Plum
Prunuscerasifera 'Mixed Hybrids, Noids'

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Prunus (PROO-nus)
Species: cerasifera (ke-ra-SEE-fer-uh)
Cultivar: Mixed Hybrids, Noids

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting