Description
A small, ornamental flowering plum with very dark purple summer foliage carried on dark branches. Single pink flowers in spring make a spectacular display. Often used as a striking small foliage contrast tree for smaller gardens or as a street tree. Well-known and has been commonly used as a street tree in Australia.
New growth is ruby-red colour in spring, turning to a deep blackish-purple in Summer and reddish-purple in Autumn.
Abundant pink flowers in dense clusters cover the tree in late winter/early spring.
Tolerates hot, dry conditions once established and a variety of site conditions. Grows best in moist, well-draining soil in a full sun position.
| Botanical Name | Prunus cerasifera |
| Common Name | Ornamental Plum |
| Cultivar | Nigra |
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Classification |
Trees |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Eurasia |
| Foliage | Deciduous / Makuru (Winter) dormant |
| Height | 5 - 6 M |
| Width | 5 - 6 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-draining, rich, fertile soil. Can be grown in a container in a premium, well-draining potting mix. |
| Water Requirement | Minimal water once established and is also drought tolerant. |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Bright pink |
| Flower Time | Djilba (Early Spring) can sporadically flower year-round except during its dormant Makuru (Winter) season. |
| Toxicity | Plum and apricot seeds contain cyanide and are toxic to humans if chewed or ground up. They are also large enough to be a choking hazard, particularly in children. Entire plant contains cyanide and is toxic to dogs, cats, horses and other pets if ingested, particularly during Autumn. |
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