Dienstag, 18. März 2008

Cherry Plum / Blutpflaume 'Nigra'


It makes me really nervous when I forget plant names. I was walking around for days now and couldn´t think of the name of those shrubby small trees that start to bloom. They have a dark  reddish flower bud and turn into a cloud sweetest springlike pink once the flower opens. It is Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'. This variety was introduced in the US in 1916. Once the blossoms are gone it amazes with dark red leaves which provide a perfect screen for any other plant even plain fresh green leaves look amazing in front of such a stunning unusual color. Later in summer there are some yummy juicy cherry-like fruits... can´t wait. 

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