Flowering Plum Nigra is a striking deciduous tree with rich purple foliage and soft pink flowers, ideal for gardens and feature planting.

At a glance Pot: 400mm pot Height now: approx. 2.8m Mature size: 5–7m tall × 4–5m wide Sun: full sun to part shade Foliage: deciduous Hardiness: frost hardy

Why choose a Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ Purple-leaf Plum? Purple-leaf Plum ‘Nigra’ combines pale pink spring blossom with rich purple foliage through summer. Its upright, rounded canopy and cool-climate suitability make it a colourful feature tree for gardens and avenues.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant as a feature in a front garden or lawn

• Use in an avenue planting for spring blossom and summer colour

• Pair with green or golden foliage for contrast

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun to part shade in fertile, well-drained soil. The original listing describes it as frost hardy and suited to cool climates such as Ballarat.

What does it look like through the year?

Pale pink blossoms appear in spring, followed by rich purple summer foliage. The leaves deepen in autumn before falling, leaving a bare winter silhouette.

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