Prunus cerasifera ‘Pissardii’
Price range: €150.00 through €450.00
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Description
Striking, elegant, and full of seasonal charm, Prunus cerasifera ‘Pissardii’ is a beautiful ornamental plum grown for its rich dark foliage and soft spring blossom. It brings a lovely contrast to the garden, with deep purple leaves that hold their colour through the season and pale pink flowers that appear before or alongside the foliage in early spring.
This is a tree with real presence, but it never feels heavy. Its colour adds depth and drama, while its blossom brings a lighter, gentler moment at the start of the season. It works beautifully as a feature tree, especially where you want to introduce contrast among softer greens and lighter planting tones.
Why we love it
- Rich purple foliage for strong seasonal colour
- Soft pink spring blossom adds early interest
- A beautiful feature tree with elegant form
- Lovely contrast in mixed planting schemes
- Ideal for adding depth and drama without heaviness
Best spot in the garden
Prunus cerasifera ‘Pissardii’ grows best in full sun or light partial shade in well-drained soil. A sunny position will help bring out the richest foliage colour and support the best flowering display.
It works especially well for:
- Feature tree planting
- Medium to larger gardens
- Lawn planting
- Mixed borders with contrasting foliage
- Ornamental seasonal interest
What to expect
This is a small to medium deciduous tree with a rounded habit and beautiful dark purple foliage. In spring, it produces delicate pale pink flowers, creating a lovely contrast against the darker branches and emerging leaves.
Its combination of blossom and coloured foliage makes it especially valuable in gardens where you want long-lasting ornamental interest rather than just a short flowering moment.
Caragh’s Garden Notebook
Trees with dark foliage can be incredibly useful in garden design, helping to anchor lighter planting and bring depth to a border or open space. Prunus cerasifera ‘Pissardii’ is especially lovely when surrounded by softer greens, grasses, or pale flowering plants that let its rich colour really stand out.
A lovely choice if you want…
- A feature tree with dark dramatic foliage
- Spring blossom and long-lasting leaf colour
- Contrast in a mixed planting scheme
- A tree that feels elegant, colourful, and easy to place
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