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Prunus x cistena
Purple-leaf Sand Cherry
A very hardy shrub with fragrant, pale pink blooms and intense reddish-purple foliage which stays effective throughout the summer.
- » Small, fragrant, light pink flowers emerge simultaneously with the leaves
- » Scant, blue-black fruit ripening in July are eaten by birds
- » Semi-glossy, purple leaves occasionally turn pinkish in the fall
- » Upright, vase-shaped habit
- » Bloom Time: April
3gal
$42.00
7gal
Clump
$156.00
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus x cistena
Purple-leaf sand cherry grows best in a semi-dry, fertile soil transplanting easily, and tolerating a wide range of soil types and conditions. Prune down by 30 cm, late spring, every few years, to maintain a fresh look. Though they can survive in partial shade, foliage will fade towards green without the sun. They can be grafted onto stems to create tree forms with small heads, or as multi-stemmed plants shaped into topiary.