Newport plum

Category: TO MF
Botanical name: Prunus cerasifera
Height: 18
Width: 18
Water requirements: Moderate
Sunlight: Full sun
Lowest hardiness zone for growth: 4
Shape: spreading
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: April
Level of maintenance: Medium
Potential diseases: Susceptible to a large number of insect and disease pests. Potential diseases include black knot, leaf spot, die back, leaf curl, powdery mildew, root rot and fireblight. Potential insects include borers, aphids, scale, leafhoppers, caterpillars, tent caterpillars and Japanese beetles. Spider mites may also be troublesome.