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Prunus cerasifera Nigra (Atropurpurea)

Prunus cerasifera Nigra
Black Cherry Plum

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First flowering - magnificent! - for this young plant received in good condition, it has survived the winter, it was a pleasure to observe the blooming of its buds in "pearl" pink and now its delicate flowers...extraordinary.

Annaick, 18/03/2021

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Value-for-money
Prunus cerasifera Nigra (Atropurpurea), flowers in an intense pink colour which contrast with the deep black foliage.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
4 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Prunus cerasifera Nigra (Atropurpurea) is a shrub with a round crown, that is very easy to grow. This flowering plum blooms from March to April; its numerous flowers open to show an intense candy pink shade, adorned with a cluster of crimson-purple stamens. The flowers, grouped in 3-4, measure from 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter.

Just after flowering, Prunus cerasifera Atropurpurea becomes covered with deciduous oval leaves, 6 to 8cm (2 to 3in) long with a crenate edge. Initially bronze red, they turn intense black in summer and retain this colour until autumn. Very hardy, this selection was obtained in North America.

Slow-growing, this shrub with dark foliage is suitable for specimen planting or in the back of a flowerbed, in contrast with light foliage.

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Prunus cerasifera Nigra (Atropurpurea)  (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 m
Spread at maturity 4 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time March to April
Flower size 3 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Prunus

Species

cerasifera

Cultivar

Nigra

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Black Cherry Plum

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference95681

Planting and care

Prunus cerasifera Atropurpurea thrives in full sun in any fairly rich, moist but well-drained soil. When planting, mix your soil with compost at a ratio of 50%. Dig a large planting hole.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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