The Purpleleaf Plum grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well
drained, clay soils. The Purpleleaf Plum has wonderful blooms in
spring and produces edible fruits for wildlife. Can be used as a
small shade tree or as additional summer color in a garden or
against a light-colored wall. The Purpleleaf Plum should be
grown in full sun on well-drained, acid soil to bring out the
richest leaf color. It tolerates slightly alkaline soil.
Tolerant of moderate heat and drought, it often succumbs to
borers on poor, compacted soil. The Purpleleaf Plum can provide
important cover and habitat for many bird species, small mammals
and large mammals. The fruits are eaten by many varieties of
birds and small animals. The Purpleleaf Plum's parent plant was
discovered sometime before 1880 by the gardener to the Shah of
Persia. The Purpleleaf Plum can get along with little or no
care, but may need additional deep watering in the heat of
summer. The leaves are 1-1/2 to 3 inches long and deep purple in
color. The Purpleleaf Plum ha