Elvins Flowering Plum (Prunus 'Elvins') is compact ornamental plum ideal for smaller spaces. In early spring, it produces a profusion of white to soft pink flowers on bare branches, adding striking seasonal interest. Popular in Japanese-style gardens. Thrives in a range of conditions but prefers moist, well-drained soil. Naturally maintains a tidy shape, though pruning is tolerated if needed. Grows to 3-4m tall and similar width.
Prunus Elvins is a Melbourne local!
P. 'Elvins' was a seedling discovered in the Hawthorn garden of Miss Myrtle Elvins by Mr Reginald Sparks of Sparks and McAlpine Nsy in Box Hill, Vic. In 1955, Mr Alex Jessep, then Director of the Royal Bot. Gds, Melbourne, sent a specimen of P. 'Elvins' to the Arnold Arboretum in the USA for clarification of its identity. Dr Donald Wyman noted the specimen's affinity with P. salicina, but suggested it was probably a hybrid. Dr Jim Willis proposed in 1964 that P. cerasifera was the other parent. The original plant exists no longer, as Miss Elvin's garden has become part of the Hawthorn Football ground.
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