Botanical Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'
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Common Name: Thundercloud Purple-leaf Plum  
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • 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

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Messy

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Screen, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

'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.
Grow in full sun in any well-drained soil; adaptive to a vartiety of soil types including clay, loamy-clay, and sandy-loam. pH adaptive. Prune after flowering (see Guides for tips).