Burgundy Plum cherry
Prunus salicina 'Burgundy Plum'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Rounded
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Burgundy Plum cherry (Prunus salicina Burgundy Plum) is a tree for pollinator gardens and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It grows at a moderate rate into a rounded shape. Flowers open in early to late spring and attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Clematis, Ornamental onion, and Bluebell.