Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The purple plum, Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra', is an ornamental variety bearing pink spring blossom early in the season, which is followed by bronze-coloured new foliage, gradually darkening to rich purple. It's a magnificent tree, which also bears incredible autumn colours before leaf fall.

Like all deciduous prunus, Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' enjoys a moist but well-drained soil and thrives in full sun. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Plant calendar

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Prunus ‘Nigra’ and wildlife

Prunus ‘Nigra’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Prunus ‘Nigra’ poisonous?

Prunus ‘Nigra’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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