Tuesday, May 06, 2008

ABC Wednesday - Purple Leaf Plum



ABC Wednesday - P
Purple Leaf Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
(PROO-nus) (ke-ra-SEE-fer-uh)
Synonyms: Purple Cherry Plum

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This one has ‘P’s a lot of P’s. The Genus Prunus is an important one in ornamental horticulture. It contains the Almonds, Cherries and Plums and Peaches so they are important for fruit production, also. There are over 400 species in Prunus.

This cultivar of Purple Leaf Plum is nice since has a final height of 8-10 feet and it has what is considered the darkest foliage. More often than not in most gardens it seems a smaller tree is better. It beats having to try and minimize everything several years down the line.

Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

This is a much taller (30 feet) version of the tree pictured above. It has an upright vase shape and seems very hardy and is a reliable flowerer. It is one of the first blooming flowering trees in this area, which alone makes it worth planting.

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16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh those are beautiful photos. Wonderful P post...

Neva said...

P seems to be very versatile doesn't it? love the colors in your photos!
Mine are posted!
Neva 1
Neva 2

Lynette said...

Lovely photos for your ABC Wednesday post.

photowannabe said...

I love those little nubs in the first photo. Perfect P post.

Kyanite said...

As ever lovely photo's

FO - 2 said...

Just BEAUTIFUL! :)

Ida

imac said...

Beautful shots.

Pop over and see my Pot

SandyCarlson said...

Beautiful. The coloring of the leaves on these is also wonderful.

Andrea said...

Beautiful photos that make a perfect "P" post.

Pernille said...

Very nice P's and fantastic, wonderful shots!

Have fun

Anonymous said...

These trees are so spectacular in spring. Love them!
Kathy b

Mrs Mac said...

Oh wow what fantastic photo's! Makes me shy about posting mine!!!

Petunia said...

What a great post and beautiful pictures:)
Well done!

Paulie said...

Interesting info accompanying your purple leaf plum photos!

Leslie: said...

How lovely! PERFECT choice for today! :D

mrsnesbitt said...

(Phew! Just catching up having spent a few days away on the motorbike catching some sunshine....sorry I am late)

These are just awesome.As ever....

Dxx