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Greer, South Carolina  29651-9182
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'Thundercloud' Purple-Leaf Plum

(Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud')

Grown for its deep-purple leaves AND for its attractive single, fragrant, PINK flowers in mid-February - Perfect as a medium-sized specimen tree next to the patio or deck or as a specimen in the lawn.

Leaves emerge purple in spring and remain purple until turning attractive yellow before dropping in winter.

See beautiful groupings of 'Thundercloud' purpleleaf plums planted at the Milliken Arboretum in Spartanburg.

'Thundercloud' matures at 15-20' tall and wide.
Expect 1-2' of growth a year.

Plant in sun to light shade.