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Prunus x cistena

Purpleleaf Sandcherry

• »  Tolerant plant
• »  Purple-red foliage throughout summer
• »  Small, single pink flowers late April
• »  Great for hedging, borders, or as an accent
• »  Thrives in poor, sandy soils

• Category:Shrub
• Hardiness Zone:2-8
• Height:6-10 ft
• Spread:5-8 ft
• Bloom Color: Purple Shades
• Foliage Color: Purple Shades

A very tolerant plant with intense purple-red foliage that shows stunningly throughout the summer. Small, single pink flowers line the branches before foliage flushes in late April and are very effective. Good plant for hedging, borders, or as an accent, it thrives in poor sandy soils.