Cherry Plum, Purple Plum

Description:

Purple leaf plum grows to approximately 15-25' tall and wide at maturity, and has a rounded shape with pinkish, white flowers.This tree has been used to the point of monotony in landscape plantings.

Habitat:

Native to Asia hardy to zone 5, and warmer parts of 4 full sun prefers well-drained, acidic soil drought tolerant

Notes:

Purple leaf plum is a small deciduous tree commonly planted for its deep reddish-purple leaves and white/pale pink flowers that are among the first to appear in spring. Prone to problems like; aphids, borers, scale, tent caterpillars, canker, leaf spot, black knot...