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The short answer is yes, you can eat purple-leaf plums. Many believe these plum trees are purely ornamental, as not all of them produce fruit. Additionally, these unique plums are small in size; in fact, they’re only slightly bigger than cherries. As a result, many people call them cherry plums.
14 Δεκ 2021 · The purple leaf plum tree (Prunus cerasifera) is a small shrub-like ornamental tree with reddish-purple leaves, early spring blossoms, and edible cherry-like plums. The small tree with dark purple leaves grows between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5 – 8 m) tall.
17 Ιουλ 2023 · The fruit, which ripens in late summer, is edible but not very palatable and the seeds are toxic. Purpleleaf plum is grown for its ornamental qualities rather than its fruit—that’s why it is also referred to as purpleleaf flowering plum, as opposed to a fruiting plum tree. The fruit serves as a food source for songbirds and small animals.
IS PURPLE-LEAF PLUM FRUIT EDIBLE? A precursor to domestic plum and cherry trees, purple-leaf plum trees were named for their fruits before the modern edibles were cultivated. With domestic plums and cherries now readily available, Prunus cerasifera have been classified as an ornamental, although many people still appreciate the fruit they do ...
28 Δεκ 2020 · If you have a flowering plum tree that drops huge numbers of purple fruit each year, try making plum sauce. Not only will it put an unused food source to use, but it can open a new and interesting dimension to your diet.
From the sweet and juicy Santa Rosa to the tart and tangy Damson, there is a purple plum variety to suit every palate. Whether enjoyed fresh off the tree or incorporated into delicious recipes, purple plums offer a burst of vibrant color and delightful taste.
This is the one of the first of the Spring flowering trees in our neighborhood, in Zone 7A. Its bloom is followed by the lovely deep maroon red leaves. This tree is well worthy of a spot in anyone's yard. A handsome form and carefree maintenance.
