Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' cherry blossom

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Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' Tree

Purple Leaved Plum Trees

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Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 5 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Dark purple leaves

Flowers Pale pink blossom in spring, occasional plum like fruits in autumn

Soil Tolerates all except very wet soils

Description

Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' displays dark-purple leaves on blackish stems, against which the pale pink flowers that appear in spring are a beautiful contrast. The flowers often fade to white and can be followed by plum like ornamental fruits (not edible to humans) in the autumn, so extending the period of interest. The foliage also makes an excellent foil to other plants.

With a rounded habit, the height and spread of this ornamental Purple Leaved Plum tree after 20 years is about 5 x 4 metres, making it suitable for small gardens. Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' is low maintenance, requiring little in the way of pruning and can tolerate a range of positions. It does well in a reasonably fertile soil in sun or partial shade, but it’s best to avoid very wet conditions.

AKA Cherry Plum tree, Purple Leaved Plum, Flowering Cherry Blossom

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Flowering Cherry trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

It is beneficial to carry out formative pruning for the first few years by creating a balanced branch framework and removing badly placed shoots. After two to three years, you will only need to remove any damaged or unwanted branches. On top grafted forms, very occasionally the grafted stem may produce shoots and these should be pruned back. The best time of year to prune Cherry Blossom trees is straight after flowering.

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