Gypsy cherry plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Gypsy'
RHS AGM 2022
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Gypsy' cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Gypsy') is a tree for borders, specimen planting, cottage gardens, and privacy screens. 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It has a dense, fragrant habit and grows at a moderate pace. Flowers open from early to late spring and draw butterflies, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Galaxy magnolia, Jackmanii clematis, Casa Blanca lily, and Japanese forest grass.