Prunus cerasifera
Family: Rosaceae
Common names: CHERRY PLUM, MYROBALAN, PURPLE LEAF PLUM
Native to: Asia Minor, Caucasus
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: erect, spreading
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 29.5 feet
Max width: 9.8 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: fruit
Plant features: deciduous
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: flower fragrant, hedge or edging, screen
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zones: zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -20 to +30 °F
Water: moderate, regular
