Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' Genome sequencing
Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea', commonly known as Purpleleaf Plum, is a bud sport of P. cerasifera characterized with high anthocyanin accumulation in its leaves, resulting in purple or red foliage. The earliest known cultivar was introduced from Iran to Europe in the 19th century and has since been widely used in landscaping for its year-round purple-red foliage