Newport Purple Leaf Plum

Tags: Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Newport'

Terrific tree with bronze-purple leaves when young, then dark purple mature foliage. Pale pink to white blooms. Bears dull purple fruit. Useful in all areas of landscape: lawn, patio, terrace. Deciduous.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Purple
Flower Color:
Pink
Bloom Period:
Spring
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. Pruning time: winter.