Dark green glossy foliage turns orangey-red in fall. Rose pink blooms emerge from bright red buds in early spring. Hardy low maintenance plant with a rounded growth habit. Makes a great small accent. A hybrid of Canadian Plum and Russian Almond.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Tree
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 3 – 6m (10 – 20ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.5 – 2m (5 – 10ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Rose pink
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Dark green, turning orangey-red in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune for shape and structure after flowering.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Provide humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.