Newport Plum
Scientific name | Prunus cerasifera 'Newport' - MN strain` |
Common name | Newport Plum |
Type | Trees |
Variety | Deciduous |
USDA Zone hardiness | 4a - 8b |
Exposure | Full sun |
Height | 15 to 20' |
Spread | 15 to 20' |
Scientific name | Prunus cerasifera 'Newport' - MN strain` |
Common name | Newport Plum |
Type | Trees |
Variety | Deciduous |
USDA Zone hardiness | 4a - 8b |
Exposure | Full sun |
Height | 15 to 20' |
Spread | 15 to 20' |
Superior small ornamental tree has beautiful reddish-purple foliage with bright red tips all summer long. One of the first trees to bloom in spring, has fragrant pink flowers followed by purple fruit. 'Newport' introduced in 1923 by the Univ. of MN.