What are the characteristics and symbolic meanings of the purple-leaf plum?
The purple-leaf plum is a woody plant and a famous foliage variety. It has a very good planting effect and can form a beautiful landscape. The purple-leaf plum originated in southwestern Asia and is distributed in many places in our country.
Other names for the purple-leaf plum
Red-leaf plum, cherry plum
Growth habits of the purple-leaf plum
The purple-leaf plum is a shrub or small tree. It prefers to grow in a sunny, warm and humid environment, and it is a plant that tolerates waterlogging. The soil for planting the purple-leaf plum needs to be fertile, deep and well-drained, and the soil should be rich in clayey neutral and acidic matter. For example, gravelly soil is good soil for planting the purple-leaf plum.
Cultivation of the purple-leaf plum
The first is cutting propagation. The cutting time is generally from late November to mid-December.
The second is management of the cuttings. Carry out reasonable watering and provide appropriate ventilation to avoid burning the young seedlings to death.
The last is management of transplanted seedlings. The transplanting period is in late April. Choose a rainy day or a sunny day after 4 p.m. for transplanting. When transplanting, irrigate the seedbed with enough water to avoid damaging the roots, and also ensure that the roots carry enough soil. After lifting the seedlings, plant them immediately, water them, and take measures for pest and disease control.
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