Origin: cross between Prunus cerasifera
“Pissardii” and Prunus mume “Alphandii”.
Very lovely deciduous large shrub or small
tree, with leaves of a metallic rusty purple
colour and double, lightly perfumed
flowers, abundant, pinkish-red, that
appear in March-April before the leaves.
Growing requirements and use: as for
Prunus cerasifera “Pissardii”.