Purple Plum
(Prunus cerasifera)

tree

Tree Description


symmetrical tree with a vase shape
usually grows to a height of 25 feet
.  All parts of the tree are a reddish/purple color 


Leaf Description


  • Leaf Texture is smooth on top but rough on bottom
  • Leaf Arrangement is alternate
  • Leaf Margin is serrated
  • Leaf Venation is pinnate
  • Leaf Division is simple
  • Leaf Attachment is Petiolate
  • Leaf Shape is ovate
  • Leaf Color is deep reddish/purple



leaf

Bark 

Bark Description
       
The bark is thin with a reddish color.  Smooth when young with lenticels.  Eventually becomes shallowly ridged.


Twig and Bud Description

                
Twigs are purplish-brown.  They are slender.


bud 

fruit

Fruit Description 

A round, reddish drupe

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