Prunus × blireiana
Blireiana plum
Notes:
Hybrid of P. cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' and P. mume. Smaller than most P. cerasifera varieties.
Not recommended for Sunset zone 37 (stops at 34 and 39).
Not completely seedless, but close. Reddish purple foliage, at least at first. Cal Poly and Sunset assert fragrance, but Stoecklein and UFL say none.
Poor compartmentalizer of decay.
Sources: Sunset, Stoecklein, UFL, Cal Poly, Rutgers.
Tags:
attracts:bees
attracts:larval host
branches strong
clay tolerant
deer sensitive
dense canopy
exposure:full sun
fall color notable
fast-growing
fire risk low
form:tree
fragrant flowers
habit:rounded
habit:vase
litter:minimal
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease sensitive
pruning not required
roots:low damage potential
roots:shallow
sandy soil tolerant
seedless
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:bonsai
use:container
use:cut flowers
use:screen
use:shade tree
use:specimen
water:moderate to little
water:regular
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