Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea'

(purple leaf plum)

deciduous

• hardy
• sun, part shade
• average watering
• medium growing
• True Plum, re-seeds, fast growing to 25'-30', high rounded form short lived, annual feeding of nitrogin 6 weeks before flowering
• Pink flowers cover the whole tree, sets heavy crop of plums.
• VERY DISEASE PRONE - iron chlorosis, Texas root rot, aphids, slugs, caterpillars, spider mites, peach tree bores.
• high maintenance.
• Small patio tree.
• Accent plant.