Prunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’
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Thundercloud Purple Leaf Plum
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 20-25' x 20-25' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | Pink, White |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Edible, Fall Color |
| Container Sizes | #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 3-22 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 4B-10A |
| Plant Type | Tree |
Moderate-growing deciduous tree with an upright growth-habit to 20-25’ tall and wide. This popular variety forms a rounded head of unique bronzy-purple foliage, and is revered for its showy profusion of lightly-fragrant, single light-pink to white flowers that appear in spring prior to the emergence of its attractive foliage. While generally considered a flowering plum, this floriferous, heat-tolerant variety often sets 1” round purplish-red fruit that are edible and attract birds. Well-suited as a small lawn, street, shade or patio tree, and is a popular choice for entryways or raised planters. Prefers regular watering in a well-drained soil, and a full sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 4B-10A
