Prunus pissardii ‘Nigra’

Prunus pissardii ‘Nigra’ (also called Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’) is a highly appreciated ornamental tree for its foliage dark cherry, almost black, which keeps its color throughout the season.

 General description

• Plant type: deciduous ornamental tree

• Port: rounded, elegant, airy crown

• Height at maturity: 6–8 m

• Crown width: 4–6 m

• Growth Rate: medium

 Foliage

• Color: very dark cherry-purple

• Persistence: stable color from spring to fall

• Leaf shape: oval, glossy

 Flowers

• Flowering period: March–April

• Flower color: pale pink → white

• Appearance: simple flowers, very decorative, appear before the leaves

• Honey value: hello

 Fruits

• Color: dark red

• Size: small

• Edibles: yes, but rarely used (more ornamental)

 Location Requirements

• Light: full sun (essential for intense leaf color)

• Soil: fertile, well drained

• pH: weak acid - neutral

• Cold resistance: very good (suitable for the climate in Moldova)

 Care

• Watering: moderate; withstands drought well after installation

• Cuts: minimal, only for training or sanitation

• Maintenance: easy

• Diseases/Pests: generally resistant

 Use in landscaping

• tree lonely in private gardens

• street alignments

• color accents in parks

• excellent contrasts with plants with green or yellow foliage

• suitable for modern urban planning