Prunus blireiana

Name: Prunus blireiana
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 17351r
Price: 361.97 NZD
Availability: InStock

Blireiana Flowering Plum, Blireiana Plum, Prunus Blireana Tree, Blireiana Flowering Plum Tree, Blireiana Plum Tree

Prunus Blireiana is a variety of Flowering Plum that features masses of fragrant, rose-pink, double blossoms in spring just before the foliage emerges. New foliage in spring is a distinctive dark purple-red colour, which ages to claret red, and remains this colour until falling in autumn. This deciduous tree grows with a broad and rounded crown to about 6 m tall and 5 m wide. Prunus Blireiana is commonly used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or included in Japanese and cottage gardens.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	6.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Blireiana Flowering Plum, Blireiana Plum, Prunus Blireana Tree, Blireiana Flowering Plum Tree, Blireiana Plum Tree

Prunus blireiana Details

Prunus Blireiana is a variety of Flowering Plum that features masses of fragrant, rose-pink, double blossoms in spring just before the foliage emerges. New foliage in spring is a distinctive dark purple-red colour, which ages to claret red, and remains this colour until falling in autumn. This deciduous tree grows with a broad and rounded crown to about 6 m tall and 5 m wide, and performs best when planted in a full sun position on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and periods of dry. Prunus Blireiana is a stunning tree when in flower and makes a fine addition to any garden. It is commonly used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or included in Japanese and cottage gardens.