- Purple Leaf Plum Tree
Botanical name: prunus cerasifera
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 20-30 ft tall
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: white/pink
Foliage color: green/red/yellow/purple
Growth rate: about 2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune to contain shape/size in the early winter
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: popular flowering focal point
Light needs: about 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: colorful foliage
Watering instructions: water with sprinkler heads for 10-20 minutes a day
Fertilizing instructions : slow release fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: lilacs, rosemary, sage
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
