Purple-leaf Sand Cherry

Scientific Name
Prunus x cistena
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Pinkish white, fragrant flowers in spring; leaves are red-purple all season.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well-drained soils best.

Notes

This species tends to be short lived (usually declines after 10 years).

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
7.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
8.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Oval to rounded

Native Regions, Text

Of hybrid origin

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Form of Purple-leaf Sand Cherry
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30963
Image
Form of Purple-leaf Sand Cherry
picID
30964
Image
Purple-leaf Sand Cherry leaves
picID
18526
Image
Purple-leaf Sand Cherry form
picID
18527
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
363