Patio Prunus ‘Nigra’ Tree – Top Grafted Ornamental Patio Tree – 4–5ft Tall in 5 / 7.5 Litre Pot – Deep Purple Foliage & Spring Blossom – By Direct Plants
Add dramatic colour and elegant structure to your outdoor space with the stunning Patio Prunus ‘Nigra’, supplied here as a large 4–5ft tall top-grafted ornamental tree in a 5 / 7.5 litre pot for instant impact and excellent establishment. Specially grown on a premium top-grafted stem, this compact patio tree forms a neat rounded crown, making it ideal for patios, terraces, smaller gardens, and decorative containers.
Prunus ‘Nigra’ is highly prized for its striking deep purple-black foliage, which provides rich colour throughout the growing season, perfectly contrasted by masses of delicate pale pink blossom in spring. This beautiful ornamental patio tree creates a bold feature in any garden while remaining compact and easy to manage.
Unlike larger ornamental plum trees, this patio form only grows to approximately 5ft+ tall when mature, making it perfect for smaller spaces where long-lasting colour and ornamental interest are desired without excessive growth.
Supplied as a strong, healthy, well-established specimen, this premium patio tree offers immediate beauty and reliable performance year after year.
Why Patio Prunus ‘Nigra’ is so special:
• Stunning deep purple-black foliage for dramatic garden colour
• Beautiful pale pink blossom in spring adds seasonal interest
• Speciality top-grafted stem creates an elegant compact patio tree shape
• Compact mature size of approximately 5ft+ tall
• Perfect for patios, pots, terraces, and smaller gardens
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to maintain once established
Perfect for:
• Patio pots and decorative containers
• Small gardens and courtyard spaces
• Adding bold foliage colour and contrast
• Feature planting near entrances or seating areas
• Contemporary, formal, and cottage garden styles
Planting Guide:
• Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position
• Best foliage colour develops in full sun
• Water regularly during the first growing season until established
• Minimal pruning required to maintain shape and appearance
Key Features:
• Patio Prunus ‘Nigra’ ornamental tree
• Approx. 4–5ft tall
• Supplied in a 5 / 7.5 litre pot with strong established roots
• Grown on a speciality top-grafted stem for patio growing
• Rich purple-black foliage with spring blossom
• Compact mature height of approximately 5ft+
• Ideal for patios, containers, and small gardens
• Hardy and easy to grow
• Check out our planting guide to help your tree thrive
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants.
You will receive 1 Patio Prunus ‘Nigra’ Tree approximately 4–5ft tall in a 5 / 7.5 litre pot – a stunning compact ornamental patio tree with dramatic dark foliage and beautiful spring blossom, perfect for adding elegant colour and structure to any outdoor space.
