How Big Do Flowering Plum Trees Get?
Grown primarily for their shower of pink or white blossoms in the springtime, ornamental plum trees are a welcome backyard addition. While not overly large, they do require some space to grow. Does this Spark an idea?
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Height
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There's no hard and fast height for ornamental plums; they vary by cultivar. Purpleleaf plum trees (Prunus cerasifera) tend to grow 25 feet tall, while the Mexican plum (Prunus mexicana) ranges from 15 to 30 feet in height.
Width
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Purpleleaf plum trees have a spread of 25 feet and Mexican plum trees have a spread of 20 to 25 feet. This refers to the overall spread of the branch canopy, or how wide the tree can get in your landscape. If you don't have enough room to support the tree's width, it can take over your yard.
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Considerations
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Flowering plums have a naturally rounded shape. Their size can be controlled somewhat through pruning. Mexican plum grows more slowly than the purpleleaf plum if speed is a consideration. Plant purpleleaf plum trees in hardiness zones 4 to 9 and Mexican plums in zones 6 to 8.
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