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Tree | Prunus virginiana 'Purple Jewel' Purple Jewel Ornamental Cherry |
Description | This is a hardy non-fruiting new selection with much larger leaves than others of the same cultivar. New green growth turns a deep wine red, with gorgeous, soft, blue-mauve undersides. Foliage colours will be more dynamic when grown in open, sunny positions. Holds its leaves until late Autumn. |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Form | Branches Ascending |
Mature Size | 5 x 4m |
Uses | This variety is great planted as a feature tree for foliage contrast. |
Position & Soil | This is an erect variety and needs to be tipped to encourage branching when young. Prefers full sun. |
Features | Small Deciduous Branches Ascending Avenue Feature Foliage Purple Foliage |
Pot sizes in production | |
Substitutes |
• Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' • Cercis chinensis • Cercis siliquastrum • Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Sioux' • Prunus x blireana |
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