Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | PROO-nus ser-as-IF-er-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 20 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This is the most reliable and versatile accent tree in warm winter climates for both spring flowers and lovely purple beech-like foliage. Large enough to use as a single front-yard tree in city lots or in irregular groupings in both front or rear yards. Perfect for high-density neighborhoods. This bold color statement is often overdone, so use sparingly for best results. Plant as a single or in small clusters amidst rich green landscapes. Try a matched pair to flank gateways and driveway entries or in an orchard-like row to screen neighboring views. This is one of the best plants to create the American country-garden look because it mimics the aesthetic of a farm orchard. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Specimen, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Edible, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Eastern Snowball (Viburnum); Lilac (Syringa); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Prefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an organic fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually in late winter to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant