Purpleleaf Plum* (Prunus cerasifera)
| Form: | Round with ascending branches. |
| Mature Height: | 15′ to 30′ |
| Mature Spread: | 15′ to 25′ |
| Use: | Plum should not be planted as a street tree. Effective single specimen or in groupings as understory or Borough gateway tree |
| Notable Characteristics: | Fast grower, purple leaves, five petaled white very fragrant flowers late March |
| Limitations: | Weak wooded and susceptible to splitting at crotch. |
| Where can I find this tree in Glen Ridge? | Clark Avenue & Bay Street Glenridge Avenue & Town Border Washington Avenue & Midland Avenue |
* Gateway Tree – refer to the Glen Ridge Community Forest Master Plan for more information.