Crimson Pointe Plum

Crimson Pointe Plum (Prunus x cerasifera 'Cripoizam') 

Description:
Crimson Pointe Plum (Prunus x cerasifera 'Cripoizam') is a striking, columnar ornamental tree prized for its narrow, upright form and dramatic color. In early spring, the tree is blanketed with clusters of fragrant white to pale pink flowers before the foliage emerges. As the season progresses, glossy, deep maroon to merlot-burgundy leaves create a bold vertical accent in any landscape. Perfect for tight spaces, street plantings, or as a unique focal point, Crimson Pointe Plum is heat tolerant, low maintenance, and highly adaptable to urban conditions. In summer, it may produce small, edible purple fruits, and the foliage turns a brilliant burgundy in fall.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Prunus x cerasifera 'Cripoizam'

• Common Name: Crimson Pointe Plum, Crimson Pointe™ Flowering Plum, Purple Leaf Plum

• Type: Deciduous ornamental tree

• Mature Height: 20–25 feet (can reach up to 30 feet in ideal conditions)

• Mature Spread: 5–8 feet (very narrow, columnar habit)

• Growth Habit: Strongly upright, columnar

• Foliage: Glossy, deep maroon to purple in spring and summer; brilliant burgundy/red in fall

• Flower Color: White to pale pink, fragrant, single blooms in clusters

• Bloom Time: Early spring (before leaves emerge)

• Fruit: Small, edible purple drupes in summer (occasional)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates a range of soil types and pH

• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil but is somewhat drought tolerant once established

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9

• Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter or after flowering if needed

• Resistances: Heat tolerant, urban tolerant, moderate resistance to leaf scorch, leaf spot, and powdery mildew

• Wildlife: Attracts birds and pollinators

• Uses: Vertical accent, street tree, narrow spaces, hedges, screening, specimen planting