{"product_id":"prunus-myrobalan-aka-prunus-cerasifer-myrobalan-plum-cherry-plum-purple-leaf-plum","title":"Prunus myrobalan aka Prunus cerasifer (Cherry plum, Myrobalan plum, Purple-leaf plum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrunus myrobalan aka Prunus cerasifer (Cherry plum, Myrobalan plum, Purple-leaf plum) \u003c\/span\u003eis a small to medium-sized deciduous tree in the \u003cstrong\u003eRosaceae (rose) family\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is native to areas of southeastern Europe and western Asia and has become widely cultivated as both a fruiting tree and ornamental landscape plant.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree typically grows \u003cstrong\u003e15–30 feet (4.5–9 m) tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, although older specimens can become larger. It develops a rounded or somewhat spreading crown, with relatively smooth gray-brown bark when young that becomes darker and more textured with age. Some cultivated forms have striking \u003cstrong\u003edark purple or reddish foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them popular ornamental trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of its most attractive characteristics is its \u003cstrong\u003eearly spring flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e. Before or around the time the leaves emerge, the branches become covered with small \u003cstrong\u003ewhite to pale-pink, five-petaled flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. These flowers are attractive to bees and other early-season pollinators. The foliage is generally oval to elliptic, with serrated margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is a small \u003cstrong\u003eplum-like drupe\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally about \u003cstrong\u003e1–3 cm (½–1¼ inches) across\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on the variety, fruit can be \u003cstrong\u003eyellow, red, purple, or dark reddish-purple\u003c\/strong\u003e when ripe. The flesh is edible and usually sweet-tart, although some trees produce relatively small or acidic fruit. Myrobalan plum is also particularly important as a \u003cstrong\u003erootstock for cultivated European and Japanese plums\u003c\/strong\u003e, because seedlings are vigorous and adaptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prunus cerasifera is generally hardy in approximately \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 4–8\u003c\/strong\u003e, tolerates a range of soils, and performs best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun with well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. It establishes relatively quickly and can tolerate urban conditions better than many fruit trees. It can also produce abundant root suckers, particularly when grown on its own roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eInteresting highlights\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eVery early spring flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍑 Produces small edible \u003cstrong\u003echerry-like plums\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌳 Fast-growing and vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍃 Some varieties have dramatic \u003cstrong\u003epurple foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 Valuable early-season food source for pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 Commonly used as \u003cstrong\u003eplum rootstock\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❄️ Generally suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eZones 5–8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 Can be grown as a specimen tree, hedge, or small orchard tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on the name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrunus myrobalan\u003c\/em\u003e is commonly used as a name for the \u003cstrong\u003eMyrobalan\/cherry plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, but \u003cstrong\u003ePrunus cerasifera\u003c\/strong\u003e is the currently accepted species name in most modern botanical treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MySeedsCo","offers":[{"title":"Trial Packet Size (~ 10 Seeds)","offer_id":50560437452993,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5 oz (~30 Seeds)","offer_id":50560437518529,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz (~60 Seeds)","offer_id":50560437551297,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz (~250 Seeds)","offer_id":50560437584065,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 LB (~500 Seeds)","offer_id":50560437616833,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 LB (~1000 Seeds)","offer_id":50560437649601,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 LB (~5000 Seeds)","offer_id":50560575242433,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/1162\/5665\/files\/878679817919.png?v=1788470954","url":"https:\/\/www.myseeds.co\/products\/prunus-myrobalan-aka-prunus-cerasifer-myrobalan-plum-cherry-plum-purple-leaf-plum","provider":"MySeedsCo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}