The Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’, or Black Cherry Plum Tree, grows a mass of single soft pink blooms that look magnificent against the near-black stems and deep purple leaves.
A great choice for smaller gardens and for under planting, it has light and airy growth that enables the dark coloured branches and leaves to act as a contrasting backdrop to bright summer blooms. As a final flourish before dropping its leaves in winter, the deep purple hues of the leaves transform into magnificent shades of claret and burnt orange.
In addition to its striking appearance, this tree is fully hardy and a reliable performer in the garden. It has received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit in recognition of its consistent and healthy growth. It is also a wonderful choice for attracting bees and pollinators to your garden.
To get the most from this Black Cherry Plum tree, plant it in a bright and sunny position in your garden, in moist well drained soil.
Tree characteristics
- Height (after 20 years): 8 –12 metres
- Spread (after 20 years): 8 metres
- Flowering: March, April
- Soil: Moist but well drained
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Features: Single, pale-pink flowers
- Common names: Black Cherry Plum
- Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
Additional info
- 3-year-old tree in a 12-litre pot
- Measurements are approximate