Prunus cerasifera – Oakville Crimson Spire

Description

Prunus cerasifera – Oakville Crimson Spire

Flowering Plum

HEIGHT: 6.0-7.0m

 WIDTH: 2.0-3.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Upright and narrow. Densely packed upright branching

FOLIAGE: Foliage is reddish bronze when young maturing to darker purple

 FLOWERS and FRUIT: Profuse clusters of single white flowers appear in spring before the foliage.

 BARK: Very dark, almost black. Smooth becoming lightly furrowed

 GROWTH RATE: Moderate

 DESCRIPTION: An ideal specimen for narrow areas, courtyards or borders where space is limited. Will provide a profuse show of blossom in spring and highly contrasting dark purple foliage in summer.

 LANDSCAPE USES: Narrow sites, screening, street tree. Roots are non-invasive

 TOLERANCES: Prefers and will perform best in full sun. Prefers moist well drained soil.

 TREE CARE: Pruning is not generally required.