Prunus x ‘Coutts #3’
Small tree with very fragrant, white blossoms in spring. Produces medium-sized blue-purple fruit with unique golden flesh in mid August. Canadian introduction. Requires cross pollination by another cherry plum cultivar or Sandcherry. Images taken at Riverbend Orchards.
Height: 15′
Spread: 8-10′
Light Needs: Full Sun
Hardiness Zone: 2
Foliage Colour: Green
Fall Foliage: Yellow
Growth Habit: Rounded
Flower Colour: White
Blooms: Spring
Fruit Colour: Blue-Purple
Fruit Size: 2.5-3 cm
Fruit Timing: Ripe Mid August
Fruit Use: Fresh Eating, Canning
Key Features: Edible Fruit, Spring Blooms
Landscape Uses: Accent, Orchard
Pollination: Requires a Pollinator