Prunus 'Nigra'

Prunus 'Nigra'Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' is an ornamental plum tree that brings colour and a graceful touch to your small garden. It displays rich, dark purple leaves on unique blackish stems. Contrasted with this are the magnificent pink buds that that appear in spring changing to blush white flowers as the weather warms. The flowers are followed in autumn by plum like fruits which are not edible by humans. Your Purple Leaved Plum tree has a rounded habit with

Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' is an ornamental plum tree that brings colour and a graceful touch to your small garden. It displays rich, dark-purple leaves on unique blackish stems. Contrasted with this are the magnificent pink buds that that appear in spring changing to blush-white flowers as the weather warms. The flowers are followed in autumn by plum like fruits which are not edible by humans.

Your Purple Leaved Plum tree has a rounded habit with a height of 5m and a spread of 4m in a 20 year period. It will tolerate most soils apart from very wet soil. It enjoys sun or partial shade and can also tolerate cold exposed locations to a lesser degree.

Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' is easy to grow and requires no pruning. It forms a good shape on its own making it a great specimen tree. Plant a row alongside a garden path to create a wonderful walkway. Or, plant a few around a small patio or place one as a statement tree in the middle of your small garden.