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Prunus cistena
Purple Leaf Sandcherry
![Prunus cistena Purple Leaf Sandcherry from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-1707.jpg)
Image courtesy of Bailey Nurseries
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- A small shrub-like tree
- Purple-red foliage through the summer
- Light pink flowers in late spring
![Drought Tolerant](image/chars/char-107.png)
Drought Tolerant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
![Spring](image/chars/char-39.png)
Spring
![Attracts Butterflies](image/chars/char-116.png)
Attracts Butterflies
![Attracts Songbirds](image/chars/char-114.png)
Attracts Songbirds
![Dry Soil](image/chars/char-121.png)
Dry Soil
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Use a hedge or border
Plant in sun or part sun
Tolerates poor or sandy soils
Height: 7-9 ft
Spread: 5-6 ft
Price Level 1: $49.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Moist, Well-Drained