Strongly upright with a straight central leader, Merlot® maintains a symmetrical, upright oval shape. Its form makes it easier to manage and its foliage is a deeper purple than similar cultivars.
Prunus padus 'Drietree'
Merlot® Bird Cherry
USDA Zone: 3
Height: 30′
Spread: 18′
Description:
Shape
Upright oval
Foliage
Leaves emerge green, turn purple in summer
Fall Color
Red to reddish purple
