Purple Pony Flowering Plum

Purple Pony Flowering Plum

15 Gallon
$179.00
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Purple Pony Flowering Plum

Prunus cerasifera ‘Purple Pony’

Dwarf Purple Foliage Tree • Perfect for Small Spaces & Containers • Low-Maintenance Spring & Fall Color

$179.00
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Description

Purple Pony Flowering Plum is a perfectly scaled, dwarf ornamental plum for small spaces. It combines rich, season-long purple foliage with a charming display of light pink early spring flowers. Its compact, rounded form and low water needs make it an ideal, low-maintenance color accent for patios, entryways, or mixed borders where a full-sized tree would be overwhelming.

  • Maintains rich, reddish-purple foliage throughout the growing season, providing reliable color from spring to fall.

  • Produces a delightful cloud of small, light pink flowers in early spring before the leaves fully emerge, offering a classic spring display.

  • A true genetic dwarf, naturally growing into a dense, rounded mound only 10-12 feet tall and wide, requiring little to no pruning to maintain its shape.

  • Drought tolerant once established and highly adaptable to various soil types. It is also deer resistant.

  • An excellent choice for planting under power lines, in large containers, or as a colorful focal point in a small urban garden.

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  • Light: Full sun

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  • Features:Foliage:Oval leaves (2-3") with fine serrations.Deep purple-red color maintains all season.New growth exhibits brightest coloration.Flowers:Abundant pale pink blossoms in early spring.Flowers appear before leaves.Light almond fragrance
  • Mature Size:Height: 10-12 ft.Width: 8-10 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Key Advantages:Compact size for small spaces.Superior foliage color retention.Drought tolerant once established.Deer resistant
  • Landscape Uses:Small garden focal point.Cottage gardens.Urban courtyards.Container planting

Faqs

Q: Does it produce fruit?
A: 'Purple Pony' is typically described as a sterile or fruitless variety, meaning it produces little to no messy fruit, which is a major advantage for tidy landscapes and patios.

Q: How does its color hold in the heat of summer?
A: The purple color is quite stable, though the leaves may take on a slightly greener or bronzier hue in the peak of intense, inland summer heat. The color will deepen again as temperatures cool in fall.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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