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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
$39.75
7gal Clump
$174.00
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:125-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Fruit
• Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Multi-stem/Clump form
• Oval
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Specimen
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.