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This could be a reaction to the tree's roots having too little, or too much water.

On newly-planted trees, you could try elevating it a bit or providing additional drainage.

Normally, a deciduous plum will only lose foliage in the winter.

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Are purple leaf plum hedges poisonous to horses?

Yes, purple leaf plum hedges are toxic to horses when consumed in large quantities. The leaves and stems contain cyanogenic glycosides which can produce cyanide when ingested, affecting a horse's health. It's best to keep horses away from these plants as a precaution.


What is the country or region of origin of a Thundercloud purple-leaf plum tree?

Central and eastern Europe and central and southwestern Asia are the regions of origin for the Thundercloud purple-leaf plum tree [Prunus cerasifera'Thundercloud']. Another widely used common name is 'Thundercloud cherry plum tree'. The tree is prized in many European countries for its attractive bark, early bloom, edible fruit, graceful silhouette, refreshing fragrance, and vivid foliage. But it's a welcome ornamental that unfortunately isn't long lived. The tree's lifespan tends to hover around a mere 15-20 years because of the number of pests, such as aphids, that it attracts.


How and when do you prune a purple leaf plum hedge?

Yes, they're deciduous, so they lose their leaves in the winter. I hear--although have not seen yet (planted my purple leaf plum hedge this spring) --that the bare wood is a very dark purple color in the winter.


Is a plum a monocot or dicot?

A plum is a dicot. Dicots are plants that have two seed leaves, and their seeds usually produce two cotyledons when they germinate.


What Tree with very large leaves purple flowers?

Paulownia tomentosa ? Common name the Empress/Princess tree. The flowers look like foxglove flowers if it's the one you mean. Lovely HUGE leaves!

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Does a Purple Leaf Plum Hedge produce cherries?

No. The purple leaved plum is Prunus Pissardii which very occasionaly will produce plums.


Are purple leaf plum hedges poisonous to horses?

Yes, purple leaf plum hedges are toxic to horses when consumed in large quantities. The leaves and stems contain cyanogenic glycosides which can produce cyanide when ingested, affecting a horse's health. It's best to keep horses away from these plants as a precaution.


Are purple leaf plum hedge plants evergreen?

Yes, purple leaf plum hedge plants are evergreen. The woody plant in question (Prunus cisterna) does not drop its foliage within less than a year, which is the hallmark of deciduous or non-evergreen plants. Purple leaf plum hedges provide landscaping color, interest, and texture even while other plants that do not drop foliage over the course of several years are littering the ground with leaves for composting.


What do purple leaf plum trees look like in the fall?

its naked


How far apart to plant a purple leaf plum trees?

20ft apart


What is the kingdom phylum class order family genus and species of a purple leaf plum?

The kingdom phylum class order family genus is the family of plant species that have at least five leaves and the species of a purple leaf plum is genagia.


Can you eat the fruit from the krauter vesuvius purple leaf plum tree?

Yes, you can eat the fruit from the Krauter Vesuvius Purple Leaf Plum tree. The fruit is edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and baking. Just make sure it is ripe before consuming.


Are pawpaw leaves simple or compound?

simple leaves are one leaf plants and compound leaves are 2 or more leaqf plants


Why is a newly planted purple-leaf plum tree losing leaves in the middle of summer?

This could be a reaction to the tree's roots having too little, or too much water.On newly-planted trees, you could try elevating it a bit or providing additional drainage.Normally, a deciduous plum will only lose foliage in the winter.


What is the country or region of origin of a Thundercloud purple-leaf plum tree?

Central and eastern Europe and central and southwestern Asia are the regions of origin for the Thundercloud purple-leaf plum tree [Prunus cerasifera'Thundercloud']. Another widely used common name is 'Thundercloud cherry plum tree'. The tree is prized in many European countries for its attractive bark, early bloom, edible fruit, graceful silhouette, refreshing fragrance, and vivid foliage. But it's a welcome ornamental that unfortunately isn't long lived. The tree's lifespan tends to hover around a mere 15-20 years because of the number of pests, such as aphids, that it attracts.


How and when do you prune a purple leaf plum hedge?

Yes, they're deciduous, so they lose their leaves in the winter. I hear--although have not seen yet (planted my purple leaf plum hedge this spring) --that the bare wood is a very dark purple color in the winter.


What colors mixes together to make plum color?

Plum color is typically a mix of purple and red. By blending red and purple in different ratios, you can achieve varying shades of plum.