Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark. ‘Nigra’ has stunning blossoms and foliage and is an ornamental must-have for the garden. Pale pink flowers open from deeper pink buds before the foliage, which is a deep purple. Its habit it rounded and spreading. Plant in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Will tolerate some exposure.