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Cherry Plum

Prunus cerasifera

Rosaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

Description

Fastigiate trees to 20' tall, 5-6' wide, with merlot burgundy leaves, bright pink flower buds opening to white flowers. Fruits a deep purple. Cold and heat tolerant. Can be grown in tree, clump, hedge and shrub form. Heat and drought tolerant. Medium rate of growth.

Source of plant

Schmidt & Son Co.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4