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Article: [Branch & Foliage Encyclopedia | Autumn] Prunus Cerasifera


[Branch & Foliage Encyclopedia | Autumn] Prunus Cerasifera


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SiKiTO's "Branch Subscription" delivers the best branches selected by professionals, depending on the weather and stock availability at the time.

This time, we'd like to introduce 'Purple-leaf Plum' branches.

A member of the rose family, genus Prunus, it is a deciduous small tree growing 7-8 meters tall, available from late spring to autumn.

Its dark red leaves are distinctive, and it remains a popular choice for its colorful foliage.

The leaf color of this Purple-leaf Plum, which looks like autumn foliage, is a rare variety that has a reddish hue from the time of its spring budding. In autumn, it deepens further into a chic bronze.

Purple-leaf Plum dislikes dryness. It also tends to wilt easily, so it prefers a spot where it is not exposed to too much sunlight or air conditioning.

Recut the stems[*] each time you change the water, or split the base to help it absorb water better.

[*]Cut the stem diagonally while submerged in water.

To be honest, Purple-leaf Plum does not have a long vase life for a branch.

However, its unparalleled cuteness and beauty have made it highly sought after for flower arrangements, ikebana, and bouquets.

Even arranged casually, it has an outstanding presence. Its autumn-like colors are truly top-notch.

Please try incorporating it into your home during the precious short autumn season.

 

*For SiKiTO's branch encyclopedia, click here.

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