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Prunus cistena
Purple Leaf Sandcherry
Image courtesy of Bailey Nurseries
- A small shrub-like tree
- Purple-red foliage through the summer
- Light pink flowers in late spring
- Great for hedge or accent
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Salt Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, organically rich to poor, sandy soil that is well-drained and full sun. Tolerates part shade. Prune as needed after flowering. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 6-10 ft
Spread: 5-8 ft
Price Level 1: $49.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 2-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Garden
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Prunus
Common Name: Purple Leaf Sandcherry
Upright deciduous shrub with reddish-purple, ovate-elliptical, serrated leaves. Fragrant flowers, pink or white with a pink tint bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by a small number of blackish-purple fruits maturing in summer. Great as an accent plant, specimen, in borders and foundation plantings.