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Purple-leaf plum

Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'

A specimen to look atScreening a view

Leaves worth havingSpring colour

Purple-leaf plum
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeFruit and herbs
FamilyRosaceae
Size when mature6 m tall, 4 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureMedium
Soilloam, clay, sand, chalk
Soil pH5.5 to 8
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersApril
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
GrowthFast
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskLow
If eatenPeople: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach
Worth knowingEdible · Drops fruit, which makes a mess over paving

Safety

Nothing on our safety list for this plant.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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