Botanical profile

Prunus cerasifera 'Newport'

Latin name
Prunus cerasifera Newport
Common name
Purple plum tree 'Newport'
Type
TREE
Family
Rosaceae

Prunus cerasifera 'Newport' is an ornamental plum tree with dark purple foliage, highly valued for its early bloom of pale to light pink flowers, which appear in early spring before the leaves emerge. Its regular rounded habit, colorful foliage that persists until autumn, and balanced silhouette make it an excellent choice for solitary planting, flowering hedges, or structured gardens. It sometimes produces small, decorative, non-edible red to purple fruits. Very hardy and suitable for urban environments, 'Newport' prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil. This cultivar combines abundant flowering, sustained foliage color, and a harmonious habit, perfect for creating a lasting focal point in the garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, depending on precipitation
Fertilization
Spring, compost, or balanced fertilizer
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pale pink to light pink
Fruiting
Small, reddish-purple, inedible fruit
Foliage color
Dark purple
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Regularly rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
16–20 ft (5–6 m)
Width
4–5 m (13–16 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Ornamental (non-edible)
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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