Prunus cerasifera - 'Pissardii' (Purple Leaved Plum)

Type Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours Pink Flowers (Spring), Purple Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very Hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Prunus cerasifera cultivation notes: Ideal as a specimen tree in a lawn or border.The flowering cherry will tolerate most fertile garden soils in full or part sun. Allow this tree to grow freely as a specimen and avoid pruning if possible

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Common Missspellings: Prunis, Prunes, Prunas
Prunus cerasifera - 'Pissardii' (Purple Leaved Plum)
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