Sapalta Cherry Plum

Prunus x ‘Sapalta’

 

Small tree with very fragrant, white blossoms in spring. A seedling of ‘Sapa’ with medium-sized purple fruit in mid August. Canadian introduction. Requires cross pollination by another cherry plum cultivar or Sandcherry.

 

 

Height: 15′

Spread: 10′

Light Needs: Full Sun

Hardiness Zone: 3

Foliage Colour: Green

Fall Foliage: Yellow

Growth Habit: Rounded

Flower Colour: White

Blooms: Spring

Fruit Colour: Purple

Fruit Size: 2.5-3 cm

Fruit Timing: Ripe Mid August

Fruit Use: Cooking, Baking, Canning, Juicing

Key Features: Edible Fruit, Spring Blooms

Landscape Uses: Accent, Hedging, Orchard, Mass Planting

Pollination: Requires a Pollinator