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Prunus x cistena /Purpleleaf Sandcherry
Typical purple foliage throughout the growing season
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Scientific Name:
Prunus x cistena
Common Name:
Purpleleaf Sandcherry
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12
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Height:
10-15 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Pink
Fruit present:
Summer
Fruit color:
Black
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Reddish-purple, leathery textured leaves and a round crown on a small tree. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. Borers, Japanese beetles, and canker all attack this plant and it generally lives only about 10 years. It is tolerant of urban conditions.