Prunus × 'Newport'
Newport Cherry Plum

Prunus cerasifera ′Newport′ - Bark
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Flower Notes:
Pink (Very pale pink, solitary, 5-petaled, strongly fragrant flowers)
 Foliage Notes:
Purple (Leaves emerge a pale purplish bronze, ultimately becoming a dark purple in the summer; there is no significant fall color change)
 Fruit Notes:
Purple (1" edible, mildly sweet, but not flavorful, fruits in late summer)
 Ultimate Height:
15-20 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15-20 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Tolerant of typical soils, if well-drained; pH adaptable
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves are dark purple, 1.5-2.5" long, simple, alternate, ovate to obovate, and finely serrated. There is no spur growth.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Fast Growth Rate 229
  • Food/Edible 87
  • Foundation 202
  • Groupings 211
  • Specimen 630
  • Fragrant Flowers 188

    • Additional Information

    This tree is not pollution tolerant and is short-lived, often living to only about 20 years. There are numerous diseases and pests that can affect Prunus cerasifera, especially canker, fireblight, leaf spots, powdery mildew, aphids, scale, borers, and tent caterpillars. Despite its drawbacks, this tree is extraordinarily popular and has been used extensively in the landscape. The straight species Prunus cerasifera is not often seen, with purple-leaf forms, such as 'Newport' being the most predominant. This variant also has pale pink flowers, a more rounded habit, and better cold hardiness than the species.

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