Prunus x cistena

Small, fragrant, light pink flowers emerge simultaneously with the leaves
Scant blue-black fruits ripening in July are eaten by birds
Semi-glossy purple leaves occasionally turn pinkish in the fall
Upright, vase-shaped habit
Bloom Time: April

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink (pale)

HEIGHT:
175-200 cm

SPREAD:
125-150 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Purple-leaf sand cherry grows best in a semi-dry, fertile soil, transplanting easily, and tolerating a wide range of soil types and conditions. Prune down by 30 cm, late spring, every few years, to maintain a fresh look. Though they can survive in partial shade, foliage will fade towards green without the sun. They can be grafted onto stems to create tree forms with small heads, or as multi-stemmed plants shaped into topiary.