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Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

Genus: Prunus - Species: cerasifera - Family: Rosaceae

Phonetic Spelling: PROO-nus ser-ah-SIF-er-a

Common Names:

  • Cherry Plum 'Thundercloud'
  • Thundercloud Cherry Plum
  • Thundercloud Myrobalan Plum

Tags

fragrant flowers
showy flowers
specimen
pink flowers
hedge
screening
purple leaves
border back
flowers late spring
flowers midspring
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
flowering tree
small tree
red leaves
cottage garden
spring flowers
courtyard garden
Japanse garden
purple stems

Quick Facts

  • Height: 15 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 15 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Not specified

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Tree
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

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Uses

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'Thundercloud' form
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