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Purple Leaf Plum, Purple Cherry Plum 'Crimson Pointe'

Prunuscerasifera

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Prunus (PROO-nus)

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Species

cerasifera (ke-ra-SEE-fer-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Light Blue

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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SweetBowl

Arlington, TX | November 2009 | positive

Planted a 2 gallon, 2 years ago on the south side of my house. So far it is growing about 2ft/yr, maintaining a very narrow habit. Nice...Read More

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