Purple Leaf Plum, Purple Cherry Plum 'Newport'

We planted three of these and they were literally covered with Japanese beetles in July. Apparently, they are a favorite food for these p...Read Moreests and the trees were horribly marred by the end of even the first day of infestation. We are removing these trees as we do not want to have to resort to chemical sprays every summer to keep them foliated. Many other more worthwhile trees available. Also notoriously short-lived.

Foliage of this cultivar is a bright purple. Great specimen tree. Tolerates heat and mild drought conditions well. Best in full sun, a...Read Morelthough it can tolerate some shade. Symetrical canopy. Also great for bonsai.