Blireana Plum
Prunus x blireana
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Description: A cross between Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii') and Japanese Apricot (Prunus mume). This small deciduous tree produces a multitude of double, pink, fragrant flowers in early spring. Long slender branches are covered with dark-purple leaves that turn greenish-purple in the summer. This hybrid is sterile and does not produce fruit. Prefers moderate moisture but tolerates some drought.
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: 20' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green, Purple
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Not on display
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
