Botanical Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'
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Common Name: Thundercloud Purple-leaf Plum  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Purple

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

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'Thundercloud' is a deciduous, small tree useful as an accent due to its coppery red foliage. It hasa rounded, dense crown and grows about 20 feet tall and wide. Pale pink to white flowers bloom in early spring before leaves emerge. The red foliage holds its color well throughout the heat of the summer. Fall color is a coppery orange. Useful at entries, patios, or as an accent.