Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

Also Known As

Cherry Plum
Thundercloud Flowering Plum

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud' plant details

Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with purple foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful dark-purple leaved plum tree that keeps its intense coloration throughout the growing season; ruby-red spring growth, bountiful pale-pink single flowers in spring and small, edible one inch dark-purple plums all add to its beauty. Its dense upright habit to 15-25' makes it a natural specimen tree. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous, dense rounded tree with deep purple foliage. Blooms in the early spring before leaf emergence with single pink flowers. This variety often does not set fruit. Growth Rate fast