Purple-leaf Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii')
The purple-leaf cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii') has deep red-purple foliage all season and delicate pink flowers in early spring. A small, tough tree for avenues, parks, gardens and informal hedges.
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Specifications
- Height: All sizes available
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Watering: Moderate watering
- Soil: Various soil types
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -25°C
Use in landscaping projects
The purple-leaf cherry plum is one of the most widely used small trees with coloured foliage. Its red-purple leaves contrast with green planting, and in March–April the tree is covered with pink flowers. It is used in narrow streets, parks, school yards, residential developments and as an informal or clipped hedge.
Planting and spacing
It reaches 5–7 m in height with a rounded crown. In avenues it is planted 5–6 m apart, and 50–70 cm apart for hedges. It adapts to most soils, including calcareous ones, and tolerates urban conditions. Leaf colour is most intense in full sun.
Care and maintenance
A robust species, frost- and drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly in the first years. Formative pruning is done after flowering; as a hedge it can be trimmed once or twice a year.
Frequently asked questions
When does the purple-leaf cherry plum flower?
In early spring, usually March–April, with pale pink flowers.
Can it be used as a hedge?
Yes, it tolerates trimming well and can form informal or clipped hedges with red foliage.
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