{"product_id":"prunus-cerasifera-nigra-sale","title":"Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' - Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrunus cerasifera 'Nigra'\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Purple-Leaf Plum, is a much-loved deciduous feature tree grown for its deep purple-black foliage and soft pink spring blossom. The rich leaf colour holds through the entire growing season, giving striking contrast in mixed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple-Leaf Plum grows to 4-6 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with a graceful rounded canopy. The compact well-structured form and manageable size make it an ideal feature tree for gardens, landscapes, streetscapes, and small yards, offering strong architectural appeal in urban settings. Fragrant pink blossoms appear in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple-Leaf Plum performs best in full sun, which encourages the richest leaf colour, and is highly adaptable across most Australian climates, tolerating heat, frost, and a range of soils. It prefers consistent moisture but is drought tolerant once established, needing only minimal pruning to maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e0dfdc;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#7a7a7a;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' Purple-Leaf Plum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow tall does Prunus 'Nigra' grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003ePrunus cerasifera 'Nigra', the Purple-Leaf Plum, grows to 4-6 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with a rounded canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow fast does Purple-Leaf Plum grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003ePurple-Leaf Plum is moderately fast-growing, adding 40-60cm per year once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat colour is the foliage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003e'Nigra' has deep purple-black foliage that holds its rich colour through the entire growing season, providing strong contrast against green plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhen does Purple-Leaf Plum flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003e'Nigra' produces masses of soft pink blossoms in early spring, typically August to September across Australia, often appearing before the new foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs Purple-Leaf Plum deciduous?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. 'Nigra' is fully deciduous, dropping its purple foliage in winter and producing fresh purple leaves in spring after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs Purple-Leaf Plum suitable for street planting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. The compact size, pink spring flowers, and year-round purple foliage make 'Nigra' a popular street, feature, and small-garden tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhere does Purple-Leaf Plum grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003e'Nigra' is highly adaptable and thrives across most Australian climates, tolerating heat, frost, and a wide range of soils once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46501448810695,"sku":"PRUCERNIG40CM\/45L","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/PrunusNigra_0cb9d664-2308-403e-a24b-361ab018c689.png?v=1755082584","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/prunus-cerasifera-nigra-sale","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}