This hybrid deciduous tree has a short trunk with dark bark and slender arching branches that forms an open vase habit. The oval leaves are reddish purple ageing to green and the semi-double shell pink flowers appear from late winter to early spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Prunus x blireana is a garden hybrid that is found in Europe and is cultivated throughout the world in temperate regions. It grows in most well drained fertile, organic rich moist soils that are acidic tending neutral and prefers a protected to open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

The Blireana Plum is grown for its flowers and colourful autumn foliage. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or small shade tree and used along avenues. It is also planted in courtyards for summer shade and is commonly planted in Japanese gardens. It is suitable for coastal or low-mountain regions and establishes in 4 to 5 years and is long lived. ID 177  

Prunus (PROO-nus) x blireana (bli-ree-AH-na)

The bark, leaves, twigs and pits are harmful to parrots, cockatoos and Senegal parrots if eaten.

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family