Tree comparisons
 Nigra | |
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| A popular flowering cherry-plum tree, with dark purple leaves and pale pink blossom. | |
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Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Nigra | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Growth rate | Fast |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Nigra | |
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| Flower colour | Pink - light |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | March |
| Leaf colour | Dark purple |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |