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Prunus x blireana
South of Housing Office, near main entrance
The fruitless purple leaf plum is a popular, small, deciduous street tree. The foliage is deep purple and bright pink flowers appear in early spring.
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Botanical Name:
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Prunus x blireana
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Common Name:
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fruitless purple leaf plum
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Location:
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South of Housing Office, near main entrance
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Family:
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Rosaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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3-22, H1
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Native Range:
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Hybrid species of P. cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' and P. mume
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Habitat:
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Prefers well-drained moist soil.
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General Habit:
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Deciduous, grows to 25 ft. tall.
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Notes:
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Double pink blooms appear in early spring before foliage.
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