Prunus X blireiana |
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Wild or GoosePlum |
Description
This hybrid plant, which grows to a size of 25' tall and 20' wide, has long, slender branches and reddish-purple leaves which turn to a greenish-bronze color in the summer. The fragrant, double pink to rose flowers bloom from February to April. There is little, if any fruit produced by this tree. It is one of the most adaptable, medium-sized flowering trees for lawn, patio, terrace or street tree usage. The blireiana grows especially well in planters and large tubs.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green, Purple, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.