Purple Prunus
Prunus lusitanica
Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as the Portuguese Laurel, is a large shrub that is widely grown across the world. It features dark red stems that bear lush and dense, dark green leaves. The white flowers are small and fragrant and are followed by small, dark purple berries. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Prunus lusitanica is a great plant for a large garden and is commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted for screening and shelter, used for topiary, or included in a “white” garden. Landscape designers favour Portuguese Laurels for their elegance and versatility.
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Prunus Thundercloud
Prunus Thundercloud is a popular variety of Flowering Plum that features masses of single, soft-pink blossoms in late winter. The leaves emerge dark purple and remain this way until they fall in autumn. It grows densely with a vase shape to about 8 m tall and 6 m wide. Prunus Thundercloud is a stunning tree and is commonly grown as a specimen, used in an avenue planting, added to a cottage garden, or included in a mixed planting.
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