Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
Purple Leaf Plum
'Nigra' boasts deep purple foliage on very dark stems. The leaves emerge bronze before colouring to purple/black and then red and finally to orange in the autumn. In early spring, it sports a mass of single pink flowers which contrast beautifully with the dark foliage. Ideal for smaller places.
Contributed by @grow4therapy
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Purple Leaf Plum
Latin name
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
type
Tree
family
Rosaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
4.00 M
5.00 M
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
'Nigra' boasts deep purple foliage on very dark stems. The leaves emerge bronze before colouring to purple/black and then red and finally to orange in the autumn. In early spring, it sports a mass of single pink flowers which contrast beautifully with the dark foliage. Ideal for smaller places.
Propagation
From Late Spring TO Mid Summer
Slice a section of the twig which has a leaf attached, place the cutting into a pot of sand and compost, leaving the leaf exposed, keep moist.
Flowering Season
From Late Winter TO Mid Spring
White flowers are followed by edible fruits.
Planting Outdoors Spring
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
The best time to plant this tree is in early spring as there should no longer be any frost. Around this time the soil should be warming up. Dig in plenty of compost and water well in.
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