Pissard's Cherry Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Description: Small, flowering deciduous tree. Abundant leaves have serrated edges and emerge dark purple turning to purple green in the summer. Spring brings profuse light pink flowers fading to white. May produce small edible fruit in early summer. Its dense branching structure requires some maintenance to avoid future problems. Requires moderate amounts of water and grows in many soil types.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 25-40' tall x 25' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Burgundy, Purple
Bloom Colors: Pink, White
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Hardscape Exhibit
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Maintenance Path
- Rain Gardening
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Planting Path
- Turf Alternatives
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
