Prunus Cistena
Purpleleaf Sandcherry
Purpleleaf sand cherry (Prunus x cistena) is a deciduous shrub with dark purple summer leaves and pale pink-white spring flowers. It can provide a strong foliage accent, though pests and diseases often limit its lifespan.
Its structure combines several main stems and an oval crown. Growth is moderate. The leaves are shed for winter.
Choose a sunny, open site. Provide well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.
Size
• Height: 7-10 ft
• Width: 5-8 ft
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 2a–8b
Best Uses
• Accent Plant
• Foundation
• Hedge
• Privacy Screen
• Specimen
- Plant type
- Deciduous Shrub
- Height
- 7-10 ft
- Width
- 5-8 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 2a–8b
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Flower color
- Pink, White
- Leaf color
- Purple
- Fall color
- Red
- Fruit color
- Black, Purple
- Attracts
- Songbirds
- Soil
- Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Foundation, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen
- Shape
- Multi Stem, Oval, Spreading
- Bark
- Fissured
- Fruit
- Yes
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- No
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- No
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