- Botanical name: Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
- Common name: Purple plum
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Pink
Bronze
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Colourful new growth
- Flowers
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).
How to grow Prunus 'Nigra'
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Plant size
10m height
10m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
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 Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
