Botanical Name: Common Names:
Prunus blireana Purple Leafed Plum, Flowering Plum,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Rounded, Upright
Description:
A non-fruiting, flowering plum growing to 5m tall with an upright habit that becomes rounded with age. Masses of beautiful double pink flowers in spring are followed by bronzey-purple foliage. Wonderful as a feature tree, dramatic mass planted as an avenue.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Verge, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Borers, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers moist, well drained soils. Needs protection from strong winds. Remove any under stock suckers.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Purple
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate