Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea'

Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum, Newport Cherry Plum, Pissard Plum

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Purple
Fruit color Purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, invasive