Prunus cerasifera 'Newport' (Cherry Plum)
Cherry Plum 'Newport', Newport Cherry Plum, Newport Myrobalan plum
A very popular ornamental landscape tree, Prunus cerasifera 'Newport' (Cherry Plum) is a medium-sized, round-headed deciduous tree with a striking presence in the landscape, whether in bloom or not. This plum tree boasts some of the darkest purple leaves and twigs. Emerging light bronze-purple in spring, the serrate, elliptic leaves turn dark reddish-purple in the summer before turning attractive red shades in the fall. Opening from deep pink buds in mid-spring, masses of sweetly fragrant, single, white to pale pink flowers smother the bare branches and create a terrific floral display. The blossoms give way to small purple and edible fruits that attract birds and other wildlife.
- Grows upright with a rounded to pyramidal habit, up to 15-20 ft. tall and wide (4-6 m).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade in moist, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. The best color is obtained in full sun.
- Perfect choice as a single specimen plant or for hedges or screens.
- Susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths, bullfinches, silver leaf, bacterial canker, and blossom wilt.
- Prune after flowering to keep the tree vigorous.
- Propagate by chip budding or grafting, although softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat can be successful.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Prunus - Flowering Trees |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Spread | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | High |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Prunus - Flowering Trees |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Spread | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | High |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |