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Woodii Purple-leaf Plum – Prunus cerasifera ‘Woodii’
Woodii Purple-leaf Plum – Prunus cerasifera ‘Woodii’
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Woodii purple-leaf plum keeps rich, dark reddish-purple leaves and has pale pink spring blossom. Use as a specimen or in a line of small trees for sustained foliage contrast.
Plant at a glance
About this plant
About this plant
Woodii purple-leaf plum keeps rich, dark reddish-purple leaves and has pale pink spring blossom.
As the plant matures it forms a rounded crown that broadens with age, creating a strong shape through the growing season.
Best used for
Best used for
Use as a specimen or in a line of small trees for sustained foliage contrast.
Give the plant enough space and light to show its natural form.
Growth & mature size
Growth & mature size
Expect around 25–45 cm of new growth per year after establishment in good conditions. At maturity it typically reaches 5–8 m in height and 4–6 m in width. Allow room for a rounded crown that broadens with age; soil, water, exposure and pruning all influence its final outline.
How to care
How to care
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply through the first growing seasons and during prolonged dry spells later on. Top-dress with mature compost once a year in spring, keeping it clear of the stems. Remove damaged or crossing wood in dry summer weather, avoiding heavy pruning of this flowering tree.
What you will receive
What you will receive
You will receive a healthy container plant in the selected size. The plant is prepared for delivery and supplied ready for planting.
Natural variation in shape, branching, leaf density and seasonal appearance is normal. Plants may look different depending on the time of year.
