Purple Cherry Plum Pissardii The purple cherry plum, Prunus cerasifera Pissardii, also known as Prunus cerasifera var. atropurpurea, is a medium-sized, deciduous, ornamental tree with a round, bushy, spreading head and very dark red-purple leaves. Blush-white single flowers open from pink buds on bare branches in early spring. Occasionally bears small, yellow or deep red cherry-sized plums, a good food-source for birds. Easy to grow, needing little pruning; an excellent ornamental tree. Stake firmly. Site: Tolerates exposureSoil: Any reasonably well drained soilPosition: Full sunSeason of Interest: Spring, autumnHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 25-40’ (8-12m) Spread: 25-33’ (8-10m) in 20 years