Princess Kay plum

Prunus nigra 'Princess Kay'

Princess Kay Plum, Prunus nigra, Plant Select
Princess Kay Plum, Prunus nigra, Plant Select
Fast growing small to medium-sized flowering tree forms a neat, oval-shaped crown with attractive foliage, bright white, double blossoms and smooth, dark brown bark. Spectacular red fall color and winter form round out the four season appeal of this underutilized selection. Tree.

Tips from the pros: Will get occasional suckers or seedlings. Pull seedlings and cut back suckers.
Plant Type Tree
Height 15-20 feet
Width 15-20 feet
Flowering Season Early spring
Flower Color White
Sun Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zone Zones 4b-9
Soil Type Loam
Deer Resistant Yes
Good for Pollination Yes
Winter Interest Yes
North American Native No
Year Introduced 2000
Annual Commercial Maintenance Prune out dead in spring using ISA pruning techniques.
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance Follow annual maintenance.
Elevation Guide Up to 7500 ft.