Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’

A neat round headed tree producing myriads of small pale pink flowers in late February and early March. The leaves are small and very dark purple, turning a brighter red in the autumn before falling.

Received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993.

Best grown in well-drained soil, in full sun to achieve the best autumn colour. Will tolerate most soil types including chalk, and clay. Benefits from good drainage.

• Supplied in a 12ltr pot.
• Height and Spread (after 10 years): 4m x 3m
• Medium tree
  
• Fast growing
• Deciduous 
  
• Great colour