Traverse City, MI (Zone 5a) | December 2010 | positive
One of the darkest (purple) foliar shows, does not fade to green in summer heat like prairiefire.However the blossoms are such a deep col...Read Moreor as to blend in with the foliage.The fruit is small 1/2" or less and clings to the plant, offering winter color until the birds eat the fruit. This tree is usually grafted to dwf root stock, but can be found with semi-dwf stock if desired. Rarely winter kills even with the wind blowing down from Canada. The petals could blow off early in late spring storms cutting the "show" short.
One of the darkest (purple) foliar shows, does not fade to green in summer heat like prairiefire.However the blossoms are such a deep col...Read More