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Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurea'
This colorful landscape specimen produces a red-fleshed fruit. David Ulmer from Mississippi reports: "This purple-leaf selection has proven to be a prolific, tasty, and disease-free variety. It's the only plum I have that has not missed a crop in the last five years." An added advantage is that the fruit hides under the foliage, avoiding birds. It ripens in June and July and is self-fertile.
Plant Characteristics:
Pest Resistance: Very Good
Disease Resistance: Very Good
Drought Tolerance: Good
Heat Tolerance: Good
Humidity Tolerance: Good
Sun Tolerance: Very Good
Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
Shade Tolerance: Fair
No Spray Requirements: Fair
Salt Tolerance: Good
Fresh for Kids: Excellent
Deer Resistance: Fair
Thorns: None
Plant Type: Tree
Soil Type: Adaptable
Edible Type: Fruit
Self-Fertile: Yes
Growing Space Requirements:
Space: 12’ to 14’ circle
Zones: 5-9
Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship plums to California, Washington, Europe, etc.