Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain)

Prunus cerasifera 'Newport'

Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) (Prunus cerasifera 'Newport') is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 15–20 ft tall and 15–20 ft wide, and needs medium water. Borer susceptibility — keep tree vigorous with regular deep watering.

medium water15–20 ft tall and 15–20 ft wideToxic to dogs

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Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) (Prunus cerasifera 'Newport') — (c) Pauk, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) (Prunus cerasifera 'Newport') — mature form — (c) Maja Dumat, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) (Prunus cerasifera 'Newport') — foliage — (c) Daniel Cahen, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) (Prunus cerasifera 'Newport') — bloom — (c) Daniel Cahen, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Rating: Recommended for Most Sites
Botanical name: Prunus cerasifera 'Newport'
Variety / cultivar: Newport Plum (Kankakee strain)
Type: Tree
Mature size: 15–20 ft tall and 15–20 ft wide
Water needs: medium water
Colorado native: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: clay, loam, sandy
Soil pH: 6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance: moderate
Wind tolerance: moderate
Salt tolerance: moderate
Bloom color: pink, white
Bloom time: early spring, mid spring

Site factors to consider

Critical: Cold Hardiness
Watch: Short Lived

Frequently asked questions

Is Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) get?: It matures to about 15–20 ft tall and 15–20 ft wide.
How much water does Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) need?: It needs medium water once established.
Is Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) safe for dogs?: No — Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain) is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.

Ornamental types — Newport Plum (Kankakee strain)

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