Prunus cerasifera Nigra
- Flowering month: February
- Flowering month: March
- Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Flower colour: Pink - light
- Height 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
- Growth habit: Spreading
Nigra is a flowering cherry-plum tree (Prunus cerasifera) notable for its intense purple-black leaves. The young shoots and bark have the same dark colour.
The blossom arrives in early spring and is a light pink colour.
Nigra trees for sale
1-year Nigra tree - bare root
3m-5m tall after 10 years
£24.95
2-year Nigra tree - in a 12L pot
3m-5m tall after 10 years
£45.95
What will it look like?
Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied.
(Approx. girth: 6/8).
Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.
We may also have 1-year bare-root trees of this variety - they are not shown here.
Leaves may not be present during winter, and we may prune some shoots to fit the delivery carton. Size may vary during the season and between batches.
The container (if supplied) is only used for transporting the tree, which should then be planted out in the garden or in a much larger patio planter (not all species are suitable for patio planting).
How to grow
Nigra is a relatively fast-growing tree, with attractive spreading proportions, reaching a medium-large size in 5-10 years and quickly becoming an attractive and distinctive addition to the garden.
Nigra characteristics
Growing
- Attractive features:
Attractive flowers
- Height 10 years:
3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
- Growth habit:
Spreading
- Growth rate:
Fast
- Vigour:
Slightly large
- Blossom duration:
Average (2-3 weeks)
- Hardiness rating (RHS):
H6 (to -20C)
- Disease resistance:
Good
- Gardening skill:
Suitable for beginners
Identification
- Flowering month:
February March
- Flowering season:
Early
- Flower colour:
Pink - light
- Flower form:
Single flower (5-8 petals)
- Leaf colour:
Dark purple
- Leaf colour - young:
Dark purple
- Annual cycle:
Deciduous
- Awards:
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Similar varieties
Prunus x cerasiferaCrimson PointeA purple-leaved flowering plum tree, which grows with an upright compact form.
How to choose a flowering cherry tree
We have a very wide range of flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.
