Black Cherry Plum Tree | Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
Striking deep purple stems
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Black Cherry Plum Tree
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
- Distinctive colour contrast of deep purple leaves and pale pink flowers
- Stems also accompany the colour scheme of the tree
- Small red berries will attract birds
- Ideal for most gardens, growing to 6-8m tall
- Hardy tree thriving in all but for chalky soils
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
- Our mature trees are grown in Air-PotsĀ®, the only type of pot to completely eliminate root circling. A unique design stimulates air pruning for a mass of healthy fibrous roots, which results in a healthy tree that will establish quickly in your garden. With each Air-PotĀ® made to last up to 20 years, we reuse them on the nursery and wrap your mature tree in hessian for delivery - but if youād rather keep your tree potted, simply add an Air-PotĀ® to your basket along with your tree.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Black Cherry Plum Tree adapts well to pots. Use a 50-60cm pot. It can be grown long-term but requires vigilant watering in summer. Protect the pot during severe winters below -5Ā°C.
How big does it get?
The Black Cherry Plum Tree reaches a mature height of 8 to 10 metres, with a spread of 6 to 8 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Black Cherry Plum Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Black Cherry Plum Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10Ā°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
Black Cherry Plum Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25Ā°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Black Cherry Plum Tree generally requires pruning in mid-summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf disease, removing crossing branches to open up the canopy by about 0.5m.
How hardy is this plant?
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures between -15Ā°C and -20Ā°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, itās fair to say Mikeās done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, weāre proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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