Purple Leaf Sand Cherry

Prunus x cistena

An upright, multi stemmed shrub with fragrant, pinkish-white blooms in spring. Foliage emerges reddish-purple then deepens to dark purple or crimson throughout the summer.

Height: 4-5′ (1.2 – 1.5 m)

Spread:4-5′ (1.2 – 1.5 m)

Light Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade

Hardiness Zone: 3

Foliage Colour: Reddish-purple

Fall Foliage: Dark Purple

Growth Habit: Compact, Upright

Flower Colour: Pale pink to white

Blooms: Spring

Fruit Colour: Blue-Purple

Key Features: Foliage Interest, Fall Interest, Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Landscape Uses: Border, Mass Planting, Container