(Prunus “Nigra”)
Purple leafed plum tree is one of the first cherries to flower on the spring with a pink flower. the leaves are bronze colour first gradually darkening to rich purple later in the season. Grows to about 15 ft in height and a 10 ft spread.
Purple-leaf plum trees, also called cherry plum trees or flowering plum trees, can add interest to your yard or garden with their dark red to purple foliage and abundance of white to light pink spring blossoms. Purple-leaf plums are medium-sized, deciduous trees primarily used for ornamental purposes.