Red-leaf plum is not a herb, but a woody plant. Generally, the stems of red-leaf plum are hard, and the vitality of red-leaf plum is tenacious, which conforms to the characteristics of woody plants, so it belongs to woody plants.

What plant is red leaf plum?

Red-leaf plum, also known as purple-leaf plum, is a small deciduous tree of Prunus in Rosaceae. Belongs to deciduous plants and is very green. Generally, when the weather is cold in autumn and winter, the leaves of red-leaf plum will gradually fall off.

Red-leaf plum is a perennial plant. Generally, after defoliation in winter, new leaves will continue to grow in the second year, so the vitality is relatively strong.

Characteristics and appearance of red-leaf plum

Plum with red leaves originated in southwest Asia and is now widely planted in North China and its south. The height of red-leaf plum can generally reach about 8 meters, and its leaves are purplish red, so it is called purple-leaf plum or red-leaf plum.

Red-leaf plum is a very famous foliage tree species, which is very suitable for maintenance in the yard. It not only has high ornamental value, but also adds color to its yard.