Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' ~ Purple Leaf Plum birds arching sword-like foliage with thread-like

arching sword-like foliage with thread-like marginal hairs and gains purple or red-bronze tints in winter

formally double pure white flowers bloom throughout winter into mid spring attracting butterflies

It provides a smooth and stable surface for walking or driving and can also be used as a base material for retaining walls

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Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' ~ Purple Leaf Plum birds arching sword-like foliage with thread-likePurple Leaf Plum is a stunning ornamental flowering plum tree with a vase shaped to rounded crown known for its deep purple foliage. A beautiful display of near white to white fragrant flowers bloom in clusters on bare branches in early spring. While edible, the fruiting is insignificant. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Type: Tree Origins: western Asia and the Caucasus Height: 15 20 Spread: 15 20 Spacing: 18 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8