How fast do Prunus cerasifera trees grow?

Average annual growth rate 1 – 2 feet (45 – 60 cm).

How big does a Prunus cerasifera grow?

around 5 to 7m
Growing around 20-30cm a year it develops from a conical shape turning in maturity into a rounded crown with a fully mature height of around 5 to 7m with a 3 to 6m spread. FACT: The Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ was awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in 1993.

How do you take care of Prunus cerasifera?

Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil that is protected from strong winds. To get the richest leaf color and best flowering, grow in full sun. Ornamental plums can grow in shade, but the foliage will tend to remain green in shady locations. Give your plum tree plenty of space for roots as well as crown.

How fast does a purple-leaf plum tree grow?

This tree grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24″ per year.

Are purple-leaf plum trees messy?

Purple Leaf Plum Care This tree also benefits from regular feeding and pruning. It can be a messy tree if fruit forms in spring.

How do you grow Prunus cerasifera?

Prunus cerasifera ‘Newport’ (Cherry Plum)

1. Grows upright with a rounded to pyramidal habit, up to 15-20 ft.
2. Performs best in full sun or part shade in moist, moderately fertile, well-drained soils.
3. Perfect choice as a single specimen plant or for hedges or screens.

How long does a flowering plum tree live?

Flowering plum is a short-lived tree with an average lifespan of about 20 years. The tree is susceptible to fungal diseases, so do not overwater and allow the tree to sit with “wet feet.” You can lessen the chance of fungal diseases occurring on the foliage by taking extra care not to spray the leaves when watering.

How do you grow Prunus Cerasifera?

Are flowering plum trees messy?

Yet growers still love it for its beautiful spring flowers and rich leaf color. In terms of its care, plan to water your tree throughout the growing season, April through October, without sufficient rainfall. This tree also benefits from regular feeding and pruning. It can be a messy tree if fruit forms in spring.

Can you keep a plum tree small?

The only pruning necessary for column trees is to trim back all the side growths to about 6” in late Summer – that’s really it. The main central shoot at the top [called the ‘leader] can be reduced in length each season if you want to, but you don’t have to. In this way you can keep the height to about 6-8’ maximum.

How long does it take for a plum tree to bear fruit?

three to six years
Plum trees typically begin to bear fruit when they are three to six years of age. Fruit develops earlier in some varieties and you even see baby plums begin to appear earlier in age. The fruit will continue to get bigger and bigger until it reaches maturity.

When’s the best time to plant a plum tree?

It’s best to plant plum trees as bare-root trees in late winter or in early spring, while they’re dormant—this minimizes the shock of transplanting and encourages the tree to start new spring growth soon after being planted.

What are the different types of Prunus cerasifera?

Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’: This tree has bronze leaves in the spring, very dark purple leaves in the summer, and orange-red leaves in the fall. Prunus cerasifera ‘Purple Pony’: This is a dwarf variety that only reaches around 10 to 12 feet in height and spread. This tree doesn’t need an excessive amount of pruning each year.

Is Prunus cerasifera edible?

More information on Prunus cerasifera. Birds and small mammals are attracted to the fruit. .5 to 1.5-inch fleshy fruits are reddish-purple drupes are produced prolifically and are edible by wildlife and humans. Flowers are solitary, 1-inch wide, 5-petaled, white, fragrant, and bloom just before leaves are borne in the spring.

What are the problems with Prunus cerasifera?

Problems: Susceptible to Aphids, Beetle Borers, Caterpillars, Scales and Spider Mites, Armillaria, Root Rot, Rust, Sooty Mold and Verticillium More information on Prunus cerasifera. Birds and small mammals are attracted to the fruit.

What is the difference between Prunus cerasifera and thundercloud?

Prunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’: This variety features deep reddish-purple leaves. Prunus cerasifera ‘Krauter Vesuvius’: This variety looks similar to ‘Thundercloud’ but has even darker spring foliage and grows slightly smaller.