Description
The purple plum, Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’, is an ornamental variety bearing pink spring blossom early in the season, which is followed by bronze-coloured new foliage, gradually darkening to rich purple. It’s a magnificent tree, which also bears incredible autumn colours before leaf fall.
Like all deciduous prunus, Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ enjoys a moist but well-drained soil and thrives in full sun. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).