Cherry Plum is a stunning ornamental flowering plum tree with a vase-shaped to rounded crown known for its beautiful display fragrant white flowers that coat the bare branches in early spring. While edible, the fruiting is insignificant. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Tree |
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Origins: |
western Asia and the Caucasus |
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Height: |
15’ - 30’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 25’ |
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Spacing: |
20’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
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: Svdmolen, Unidentified-05 (xndr), CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Bogdan, Prunus cerasifera branch fruits bgiu, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) KENPEI, Prunus cerasifera var atropurpurea3, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
