Prunus X blireiana
Hybrid Flowering Plum
Description
This hybrid plant, which grows to a size of 25' high and 20' wide, has long, slender branches and reddish-purple leaves which turn to a greenish-bronze color in the summer. The fragrant, pink to rose flowers double from February to April. There is very little, if any fruit, produced by this tree. It is one of the most adaptable, medium-sized flowering trees for lawn, patio, terrace or street tree usage. The blireiana grows especially well in planters and large tubs.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green, Purple, Red
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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
Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, Street Tree
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.