Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud' ~ Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum-ServeScape
Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud' ~ Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum-ServeScape
Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud' ~ Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum-ServeScape
Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud' ~ Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum-ServeScape
Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud' ~ Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum-ServeScape

Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum

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Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum! The Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum, scientifically known as Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud,' is a stunning ornamental tree known for its deep purple foliage. Here's some information about it:

  1. Appearance: The Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of 15-25 feet (4.5-7.5 meters) with a similar spread. It has a rounded, compact shape and dense branching. The most striking feature of this tree is its deep purple leaves, which emerge in spring and maintain their color throughout the growing season.

  2. Flowers: In early spring, before the leaves appear, the Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum produces small, pinkish-white flowers in clusters. These flowers are not particularly showy but add a delicate touch to the tree's overall beauty.

  3. Fruits: After the flowers, the tree may produce small, cherry-like fruits that are dark purple to black in color. However, these fruits are typically not significant and are not commonly consumed.

Type: 

Tree

Origins:

western Asia and the Caucasus

Height: 

15’ - 25’

Spread: 

15’ - 20’

Spacing: 

18’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

5 - 8

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest:

SpringFall 

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, BordersWoodland GardensNaturalized Areas,  Wildlife Gardens, and Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS:   LilacViburnumConeflower

IMAGES: Photoset by David J. Stang, (1) Prunus cerasifera Thundercloud 10zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Prunus cerasifera Thundercloud 16zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Prunus cerasifera Thundercloud 18zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Prunus cerasifera Thundercloud 2zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Stang, Prunus cerasifera Thundercloud 6zzCC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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