Nigra cherry plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall15 to 20 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Nigra' cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra') is a tree for borders, specimen planting, hedges, 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. It grows in a dense, rounded form at a moderate rate. Its fragrant spring flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Royal Purple smoketree, Little bluestem, and Pink Impression tulip.