Prunus x cistena

Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, Purpleleaf Plum

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 7A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Purple
Fruit color Purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, invasive