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    Prunus padus 'Colorata'

    Also Known As

    • Prunus padus coloratus
    • Common Bird Cherry Coloratus

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 2b-8b

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    Prunus padus 'Colorata' plant details

    Prunus padus 'Colorata' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with purple foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus padus 'Colorata'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous purple
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus padus 'Colorata'

    USDA Zones: 2b - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dick cut this from Harry Elkins garden, it has stunning purple foliage all season long, in the spring the 6? drooping racemes of light pink flowers are quite impressive, given the general popularity of flowering cherries I'm surprised that you so rarely encounter this plant.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Prunus padus 'Colorata' plant

    How to Grow Prunus padus 'Colorata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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