Index : Ornamental Trees & Shrubs : Ornamental Trees : CHERRY, PURPLE-LEAF BIRD CHERRY Prunus padus Colorata Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 30ft (9m) Exposed/Windy     Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1.25ft (40cm) 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.

Enlarge picture Fragrant pink flowers with dark purple shoots on young tree.

An unusual and most attractive deciduous tree with dark purple shoots on which coppery-purple young foliage appears in spring which tones beautifully with the spikes of fragrant pale pink flowers. Leaves fade to green in summer with purple veins on undersurface. Black fruits, which birds love, appear in autumn. TREE 18ft x 12ft (5.5m x 3.7m) in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft (9m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+  Br  4-5ft 125-150cm £11.95 £11.20 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. Orders for bare-rooted plants will be despatched in November. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.