Cherry Plum 'Thundercloud', Thundercloud Cherry Plum, Thundercloud Myrobalan plum
A very popular ornamental landscape tree, Prunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’ (Cherry Plum) is a medium-sized, upright-spreading 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 ruby-red in spring, the serrate, elliptic leaves turn dark reddish-purple in the summer and retain their striking color throughout the growing season. Opening from deep pink buds in mid-spring, masses of fragrant, single, pale pink to white flowers smother the bare branches and create a terrific floral display. Since the leaves appear while the flowers are still open, their dark color creates a splendid contrast with the pale pink flowers. The blossoms give way to small edible fruits that attract birds and other wildlife.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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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 | Rosaceae |
Genus | Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree |
Common names | Plum, Cherry Plum |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
Spread | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
Maintenance | High |
Water Needs | Average |
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, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Japanese Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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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 | Rosaceae |
Genus | Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree |
Common names | Plum, Cherry Plum |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
Spread | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
Maintenance | High |
Water Needs | Average |
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, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Japanese Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Prunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’ (Cherry Plum) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Prunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’ (Cherry Plum) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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