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Purple Leaf Flowering Plum - Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Purple Leaf Flowering Plum - Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
One of the most visually commanding small deciduous trees available, Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' delivers deep burgundy foliage from spring through autumn, preceded by a flush of soft pink blossom in early spring. A proven performer in prestige residential and commercial landscapes across Australia.
Why Purple Leaf Flowering Plum
Deep burgundy foliage: Holds rich purple-black colour throughout the growing season, providing sustained contrast against green or silver palettes.
Spring blossom display: Masses of soft pink flowers emerge before the foliage, delivering strong seasonal impact.
Refined rounded form: Naturally balanced structure requires minimal intervention to maintain its ornamental silhouette.
Year-round presence: Blossom, foliage colour, and sculptural winter branching provide interest across all seasons.
Consistent performance: A reliable, long-lived specimen that holds its value in the landscape over time.
Ideal Applications
Specimen feature planting: Commands attention as a standalone focal point within open lawns or structured garden beds.
Avenue and row planting: Planted in sequence, creates a dramatic, cohesive corridor with high architectural impact.
Contrast planting: The dark foliage reads powerfully against silver, green, or evergreen background plantings.
Urban and commercial landscapes: Well suited to parks, streetscapes, courtyards, and public-facing commercial projects.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–4m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Winter to early spring (when dormant, June–August)
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates clay and loam; avoid waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system, then reduce to supplemental watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 6–10m
Width: 5–8m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Western Asia and southeastern Europe
Flower Colour: Pale pink to white
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
