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Prunus cerasifera 'Mt St. Helens'

Mt. St. Helens Purple Leaf Plum

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Description

Mt. St. Helens Plum is a sport of `Newport' that grows faster and leafs out earlier. There is a rich maroon red leaf color on a rounded crown. Has fragrant pale pink flowers that emerge all along branches in spring, sometimes followed by 1" edible plums. It is useful for color contrast in the landscape. Susceptible to cankers and needs full sunlight. -Fort Collins Nursery

 

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, 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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.