Purple-leaf Sand Cherry Prunus x cistena

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Hardiness Zone: 4 - 7
Mature Height: 7-10 Feet
Mature Width: 6-8 Feet
Features: Pinkish white, fragrant flowers in spring; leaves are red-purple all season.
Culture: Full sun; moist, well-drained soils best.
Mature Form: Oval to rounded
Native To: Of hybrid origin
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance:
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
Uses:
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
Foliage Color: Purple

Fall Foliage Color: Purple

Additional Notes: This species tends to be short lived (usually declines after 10 years).


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