The black cherry plum, Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra', also known as 'Pissardii Nigra', is a medium-sized, deciduous, ornamental tree with a round, dense, spreading head and dark purplish-black branches and twigs. The emerging leaves are red, turning brownish-purple in summer and red and orange in autumn.
How fast does Prunus cerasifera Nigra?
around 20-30cm a year Extremely tough it is tolerant to a wide range of conditions and soils but will thrive in full sun and in soils that are well drained. Growing around 20-30cm a year it develops from a conical shape turning in maturity into a rounded crown with a fully mature height of around 5 to 7m with a 3 to 6m spread.
Is Prunus Nigra fast growing?
'Nigra' has dense, ascending branches that forms a rounded canopy of a similar width to the height. 'Oakville Crimson Sentry' has a compact, fastigiate habit which is 2 to 3m in width. Moderate to fast growth rate. Leaves simple, elliptic to ovate and slightly acuminate with serrated margins.
Is Prunus Cerasifera nigra poisonous?
Is Prunus 'Nigra' poisonous? Prunus 'Nigra' can be toxic.
How do you take care of a Prunus Cerasifera?
Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil that is protected from strong winds. To get the richest leaf color and best flowering, grow in full sun. Ornamental plums can grow in shade, but the foliage will tend to remain green in shady locations. Give your plum tree plenty of space for roots as well as crown.
How do you grow Prunus Cerasifera?
Prunus cerasifera 'Newport' (Cherry Plum)
- Grows upright with a rounded to pyramidal habit, up to 15-20 ft. …
- Performs best in full sun or part shade in moist, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. …
- Perfect choice as a single specimen plant or for hedges or screens.
How fast do Prunus trees grow?
A fast growing tree it can easily reach 10m (30ft) in 10 years ultimately reaching 25m (75ft) in ideal conditions.
How do you plant Prunus Blireana?
Care: This tree needs moderately fertile soil, good drainage and a sunny position. Protection from wind is also important, as strong winds will blow the petals off the plant and ruin the flower display. After flowering thin out the centre and make room for new growth by removing old, non-productive wood.