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Finding a Dwarf Flowering Plum for Oregon

Clackamas, OR homeowner seeks flowering plum ≤10 ft, deep wine leaves, pink flowers. Had one in Seattle for 20 years, never over 10 ft, no pruning.

Likely Candidate

Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius' (Purple-Leaf Plum) matches color/flowers but typically 15-20 ft at maturity (50+ yrs). 20-year-old tree still juvenile.

Dwarf Options

Check nurseries for dwarf purple-leaf cherry/plum cultivars. True genetic dwarfs stay small without pruning.

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