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Identification Clues:
This tree has a purplish foliage for most
of the summer, but the leaves emerge as bright green in the spring.
As these leaves harden, they turn the deep reddish purple. The tree
has a dense, pyramidal to oval shape, and grayish bark. The flowers
are white in terminal racemes.
Distribution:
This red-leafed variety was first introduced
in 1950 in Bismark, ND. The species, Prunus virginiana, is
native to the plains states.
Highlights:
It is very useful as an accent plant in parks
and yards. Wildlife eat the fruit, that is also prized by people
for making jelly. |
