Purple-leaf Sand Cherry (Prunus x cistena)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Purple-leaf Sand Cherry
Prunus x cistena

Purple-leaf Sand Cherry leaves
Purple-leaf Sand Cherry leaves
 
Features
Pinkish white, fragrant flowers in spring; leaves are red-purple all season. 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well-drained soils best. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
7-10 Feet
 
Size
Medium
 
 
Mature Width
6-8 Feet
 
Mature Form
Oval to rounded 
 
Native To:
Of hybrid origin 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Border
Massing
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Purple
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Purple
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

All species of Prunus are prone to a number of disease and insect problems. The most serious problems of this species are black knot and peachtree borer.
 
Additional Notes
This species tends to be short lived (usually declines after 10 years).

 

 
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