purple-leaf plum
plant
Also known as: Prunus cerasifera
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The purple-leaved plum is a garden variety of the cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera pissardi). It is cultivated for its striking purple foliage and white flowers. Plums, in general, belong to the genus Prunus and are closely related to peaches and cherries.12
While some plum species are grown for their edible fruit, the purple-leaved plum is primarily ornamental. It's important to note that plums can be susceptible to a disease called plum pockets, which causes fruits to become swollen and distorted.23
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