Species: Prunus cerasifera

(prue'nus ser-ah-sif'urr-ah)

Prunus cerasifera

Cherry Plum

Found on Course Walks

Rosaceous & Flowering Trees

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Atropurpurea', 'Blireiana', 'Crimson Pointe', 'Golden Sphere', 'Gypsy', 'Hessei', 'Krauter Vesuvius', 'Mt. St. Helens', 'Newport', 'Oakville Crimson Spire', 'Purple Pony', 'Ruby', 'Thundercloud', 'Thundercloud'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet

Height: 15' - 30' (spread 15' - 25')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: small shrubby tree; rounded

Ornamental Other: full sun

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: full sun

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

many, among them: aphids, borers, scale, tent caterpillars, canker, leaf spots

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to western Asia, Caucasus; transplant B&B, bare root or container grown

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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