Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The purple plum, Prunus cerasifera, is an ornamental tree bearing pink spring blossom early in the season, which is followed by edible, plum-sized cherries in summer. Its bronze-coloured new foliage gradually darkens to rich purple. It's a magnificent tree, which also bears incredible autumn colours before leaf fall.
Like all deciduous prunus, Prunus cerasifera enjoys a moist but well-drained soil and thrives in full sun.
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Prunus and wildlife
Prunus has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
