{"product_id":"prunus-cerasifera-oakville-crimson-spire","title":"Prunus Cerasifera 'Oakville Crimson Spire'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOakville Crimson Spire \/ Ornamental Plum \/ Purple Leaf Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrunus cerasifera \u003c\/em\u003e'Oakville Crimson Spire'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeastern Europe to Western Asia (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous tree (narrow, columnar habit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slimline purple-leaf plum tailor-made for Adelaide and South Australian blocks where space is tight but impact matters. ‘Oakville Crimson Spire’ shoots up with a tidy, upright form, splashing early pale-pink blossom in late winter before holding rich burgundy foliage through the warm months. It’s heat-tough, low-maintenance once established, and perfect for statement avenues and narrow screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 m H × 2–3 m W (naturally columnar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-50 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy to black-purple spring–summer; red-bronze tints in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single pale-pink blossoms late winter to early spring (Aug–Sept in SA); may set small cherry-plum fruit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late-winter blossom → bold purple summer canopy → glowing red-bronze autumn → neat winter framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts Bees; Good for Pollinators; Attracts Birds (seasonal fruit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat-Tolerant; Drought-Tolerant once established; Frost Hardy; Wind-Tolerant; Clay-Tolerant if drainage is good; Coastal-Tolerant in sheltered inland coastal sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avenue\/specimen: 1 tree per 6–9 m² (2–3 m apart). Narrow screen\/row: 1.5–2 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use caution. Fruit pits and wilted leaves contain cyanogenic compounds (toxic if chewed); fruit flesh is edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for richest foliage colour and best flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam or sandy loam; improve heavier clay for drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light prune after flowering or in late winter to shape; avoid heavy summer cuts; mulch in spring; balanced feed in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA, including urban and coastal Adelaide (with shelter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly Acid to Neutral (tolerates mildly alkaline with good drainage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight avenue or driveway rhythm where lateral space is limited but height and colour are desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow privacy screen along fences or between windows—formal look without bulky width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature pair flanking entries, gates or courtyards for four-season structure and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slender footprint with big colour pay-off—ideal for modern, space-conscious Adelaide gardens. You’ll enjoy romantic spring blossom, a designer-look purple canopy all summer, and autumn glow with almost no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":48465712218364,"sku":"PRUN-CERA-OAKV-CRIM-300MM","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400mm Pot","offer_id":47355959017724,"sku":"PRUN-CERA-OAKV-CRIM-400MM","price":193.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm Pot","offer_id":47355959050492,"sku":"PRUN-CERA-OAKV-CRIM-500MM","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"45L Grow Bag","offer_id":48242053742844,"sku":"PRUN-CERA-OAKV-CRIM-45LGB","price":292.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100L Grow Bag","offer_id":47355959083260,"sku":"PRUN-CERA-OAKV-CRIM-100LGB","price":535.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/prunus-cerasifera-oakville-crimson-spire-ornamental-plum-400mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1760496005","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/prunus-cerasifera-oakville-crimson-spire","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}