Prunus serrulata 'Royal Burgundy'

Royal Burgandy Cherry

Royal Burgundy flowering cherry adds deep purple foliage to the double-flowered character of Kwanzan. Dark pink blossoms stand against the emerging canopy, while its broad vase shape gives the tree a strong garden outline.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes purple and bronze. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 20 ft
• Width: About 15 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 5
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Flowering specimen
• Open lawn accent
• Seasonal mixed planting

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20 ft

Width

15 ft

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Purple

Fall color

Bronze, Purple

Fruit color

None

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Vase Shaped

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No