CorseMachin | Purple Leaf Plum Care - How To Grow A Purple Leaf Plum Tree

Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil that is protected from strong winds. To get the richest leaf color and best flowering, grow in full sun. Ornamental plums can grow in shade, but the foliage will tend to remain green in shady locations. Give your plum tree plenty of space for roots as well as crown.

How long does it take for a purple leaf plum tree to grow?
Are Purple Leaf Plum Tree roots invasive?
Do purple leaf plum trees bear fruit?
Are purple leaf plum trees messy?
Are purple leaf plum trees toxic to dogs?
How do you take care of a purple leaf plum tree?
Are purple leaf plums edible?
How tall do purple leaf plum trees grow?
What is the lifespan of a flowering plum tree?
Can plums be poisonous?
Do Purple Leaf Plum trees lose their leaves?
How many years will a plum tree produce fruit?

How long does it take for a purple leaf plum tree to grow?

This tree has a moderate growth rate and gains about 1 to 2 feet per year. It's best planted in the early spring or fall.

Are Purple Leaf Plum Tree roots invasive?

This plant is classified as invasive by the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) classifies the invasiveness of the species of this plant as limited.

Do purple leaf plum trees bear fruit?

The small, dark fruit ripens in late summer surrounded by dark purple leaves, making harvesting a challenge. Although they both have an abundance of small white to light pink blossoms in the spring, purple-leaf plum trees can be distinguished from cherry trees by their deep red and purple foliage, and by their fruits.

Are purple leaf plum trees messy?

They are fairly short-lived and susceptible to insects and diseases. Twigs and fruit drop can be messy. Purpleleaf plum isn't picky about soil type or pH and is moderately drought tolerant once established. Leaf color is best when grown in full sun.

Are purple leaf plum trees toxic to dogs?

FRUIT. Everyone loves a good fruit tree. However, some species of fruit trees, particularly apple/crabapple, apricot, cherry, peach, and plum can be toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The stems, leaves, and seeds all contain a chemical that once ingested, is metabolized into cyanide.

How do you take care of a purple leaf plum tree?

Are purple leaf plums edible?

Fruit from ornamentals, such as crabapples and purple-leaved plums, are edible. However, the eating quality of some ornamental fruit is rather poor. These trees were selected for their ornamental characteristics rather than the eating quality of their fruit.

How tall do purple leaf plum trees grow?

The purpleleaf plum grows to a height of around 25' and a spread of around 25' at maturity.

What is the lifespan of a flowering plum tree?

Flowering plum is a short-lived tree with an average lifespan of about 20 years. The tree is susceptible to fungal diseases, so do not overwater and allow the tree to sit with "wet feet." You can lessen the chance of fungal diseases occurring on the foliage by taking extra care not to spray the leaves when watering.

Can plums be poisonous?

Clinical Signs: Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock.

Do Purple Leaf Plum trees lose their leaves?

Purple leaf plum tree is one of those few trees, whose blooming marks the arrival of spring. The leaves appear just after the fading of the flowers. Leaves are generally shed in the month of August and by the end of September, the tree completely loses its foliage.

How many years will a plum tree produce fruit?

Stark Bro's Fruit Trees – Years to Fruit

Fruit Tree Type	Years to Fruit
Peach Trees	2-4 years
Pear Trees	4-6 years
Persimmon Trees	3-4 years
Plum Trees	3-6 years