Botanical Name: Common Names:
Prunus virginiana Purple Jewel Choke Cherry, Bitter Berry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Shrub Like, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description:
Small, deciduous, upright tree with beautiful red toned leaves with blue undersides and single white flowers in spring. Leaves are larger then the usual cultivar. Fantastic addition to any garden and a popular Australian street tree. Grows approx. 5m tall x 4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Best grown in full sun to achieve the vibrant foliage colour. Tip buds when young to encourage branching.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Purple, Red
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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