The difference between purple-leaf dwarf cherry and purple-leaf plum

Different tree heights

The purple-leaf dwarf cherry is shorter than the purple-leaf plum. The height of the purple-leaf dwarf cherry is only two meters at most, while the purple-leaf plum can reach five meters.

Different tree shapes

The trunk and bark of the purple-leaf dwarf cherry are all purple-red, and the trunk is short with many branches. The trunk of the purple-leaf plum is white, the inside of the bark is green, and the main trunk is very long.

Different colors

The flowers of purple-leafed dwarf cherry are brighter in color, and turn pink in the later stage of flowering. The flowers of purple-leaf plum are whitish, and in the later stage they are basically white.

Different flowering periods

The flowering period of purple-leaf dwarf cherry is from April to May, and the flowering period of purple-leaf plum is April.

Different leaf shapes

The leaves of the purple-leafed dwarf cherry are long and narrow and regular, while the leaves of the purple-leafed plum are mostly oval.