Prunus Blireana, a proven robust small, ornamental, deciduous, flowering plum for a wide range of situations with an excellent massed display of double pink flowers followed by bronzy-purple foliage.

Cross between the Japanese apricot (Prunus mume) and the purple-leaved plum (Prunus cerasifera ‘Pissardii’).  Also known as the Purple-leafed Plum.  Does not produce fruit.

Foliage: Bronzy-purple to dark greenish-purple. New growth is bronzy-red.

Habit: Upright, narrow, becoming rounded with age. Fast growing when young.

Height and Width: 4m x 4m

Growing conditions: Sheltered position is required to protect from wind, to avoid the flowers blowing off, frost hardy, full sun

Uses: Attractive as a single specimen or in massed planting for long driveways and avenues, contrast plant,

Family: ROSEACEAE

Origin: Prunus Blireana