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Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' (Regular 50 litre 250-300 cm Specimen)
Cherry Plum; Myrobalan 

Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' (Regular 50 litre 250-300 cm Specimen)
Common name

Cherry Plum; Myrobalan

Group

Trees

Family

Rosaceae

Description

Cherry Plum; Myrobalan. A spreading tree with dark purple leaves red when young. Pretty pink flowers in early spring. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers March to April. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Columnar
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
10m
Ultimate spread
10m

Colour

Flowers
Pink in March; April
Foliage
Purple - Deciduous
Fruit
Red; in August
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Most types
Moisture
Moist well drained
Propagation
Grafting
Usage
Specimen
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Late winter Remove any dead or diseased wood; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Stake and tie; Feed; Mulch
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Honey fungus; Silver leaf

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular New 50 litre 250-300 cm --- £151.82 £ 4