Prunus cerasifera
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Description
30-35 feet high, equal width. Pure white flowers, tiny sweet but bland fruit. Often used a rootstock.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Purple
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Lawn
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.