Purple Leaf PlumPhoenix's Most Striking Purple Ornamental Tree Purple Leaf Plum Purple Leaf Plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea') is the premier ornamental accent tree for Phoenix Valley landscapes. This stunning deciduous tree delivers a year round show: delicate pink white flowers blanket the branches in late winter, followed by rich burgundy purple foliage that holds its color through fall making it the most dramatic color contrast tree available for Arizona

commonly known as Maguey de Pulque or Giant Maguey

and seasonal leaf and catkin litter need real space

and Phoenix proper

grass-like texture unlike anything else in the Arizona landscape palette

so it is placed as a specimen

How much light does it need

small-space spot

and the tree gets 6–8 months to establish before its first Phoenix summer

Variegated Octopus Agave — The stunning variegated form with yellow-green striped leaves

Plant at least 15 feet from foundations

The flowers are so large and colorful that they stop people in their tracks

often followed by fruit