Newport cherry plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Newport'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 20 feet tallup to 20 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White to pale pink
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Newport' cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Newport') is a tree for specimen planting, borders, pollinator gardens, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Its fragrant white to pale pink flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds. It grows at a moderate rate into a dense form and shows fall color.
Pairs well with Royal Purple smoketree, Obsidian coral bells, Blue fescue, and Black Parrot tulip.