Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum

Name: Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 06688
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

Pronunciation: PROO-nus ser-as-IF-er-a

SKU #06688

USDA Zone

4-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	A stunning landscape specimen with splendid coppery purple foliage that holds its color into fall. Pale pink, single blooms blanket the stems in the spring before the foliage emerges. Produces small, red edible fruit. A wonderfully versatile deciduous tree. Useful in all areas of landscape: lawn, patio, and terrace.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Spring
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 20 ft. tall and wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Rounded
Flower Attributes	Showy Flowers

STYLE
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.
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Purple
Companion Plants	Eastern Snowball (Viburnum); Lilac (Syringa); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Coneflower (Echinacea)

CARE
Care	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