Newport Plum is a stunning deciduous flowering tree with a spreading rounded crown known for its spring display and deep purple foliage. The soft white to pale pink flowers bloom shortly before the foliage emerges. The new growth begins as a light bronze and matures to deep purple by summer, and earn red tones by fall. After the flowers, the tree may produce small, cherry-like purple fruits that blend with the foliage and are not commonly consumed. Grows best in full sun and rich well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
western Asia and the Caucasus |
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Height: |
15’ - 20’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20’ |
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Spacing: |
18’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Pests and diseases can be a problem. Watch for aphids, scale, borers, caterpillars, beetles and spider mites. Potential diseases include leaf spot, dieback, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot, and fireblight. Cherries have weak wood and are susceptible to breakage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lilac, Viburnum, Coneflower
IMAGES: Photoset by OSU Landscape Plants, Prunus 'Newport'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
