Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers O-Q : PLUM, PURPLE-LEAVED Prunus cerasifera Nigra, Plum Purple Blaze Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 25ft (7.6m) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1-1.5ft (30-45cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   This plant has been awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.

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Dark red foliage changing to deep purple on purple stems, contrasting dramatically with masses of pink flowers in March and April. It will form a dense deciduous hedge and can be very effective if mixed with Myrobalan Plum. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft (120-180cm). Plant 18-24ins (45-60cm) apart. TREE 20ft x 20ft (6m x 6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft (7.6m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Br  1.5-2ft 45-60cm £3.99 £3.75 £3.46 £2.99  Br  4-5ft 125-150cm £8.99 £8.45 - - Br = Bare rooted cutting, layer etc.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.