Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 15–20 ft tall | 15–20 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Form: Rounded to spreading, often multi-stem
• Flower Color: Light pink to white (early spring)
• Foliage: Deep purple-red throughout the season
• Fruit: Small dark plums (ornamental)
• Lifespan: 30–45+ years under Front Range conditions
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun required for best foliage color
• Requires good drainage; avoid wet clay pockets
• Moderate water needs once established
• Light structural pruning improves long-term form
Why Newport Plum Trees Work on the Front Range
• Excellent cold hardiness and wind tolerance
• Striking purple foliage provides season-long color
• Performs well in alkaline Front Range soils
• Reliable ornamental alternative to purple-leaf pears
Common Problems
• Aphids and tent caterpillars occasionally
• Black knot in crowded or stressed plantings
• Leaf scorch during prolonged drought
Best Use Scenarios
• Front-yard ornamental tree
• Accent planting for foliage color
• Small residential landscapes
• Mixed ornamental plantings
Great Western Tree Care
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
