Moderately susceptible to fireblight and scab. SOLD OUT FOR 2001. Red leaves in spring and early summer, turning bronze in midsummer. On Malling 7 for 2001. A small, rounded-pyramidal Prunus virginiana selection, growing to 15 ft.
New foliage is green, turning red, then purple as leaves mature.
Almost no suckering. Edible fruit is dark purple. White flowers are attractive. SOLD OUT FOR 2001. The dominant variety in Washington's Tidal Basin cherry fantasy land.