Plum, Purple-leaved

Description

Very ornamental round- headed, bushy, deciduous tree with blackish-purple stems, young leaves red, turning deep purple when mature, then red and orange in autumn. Masses of single, blush-pink flowers in spring from pink buds, often before the leaves, sometimes followed by plum-like edible fruits. Its density makes it a good screen. Sunny position. Also available as smaller plants suitable for hedging or trees in main Hedging and Tree section.