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Prunus x cistena (purple-leaf Sand Cherry)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001325



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species: Prunus x cistena
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Fragrant
  • Ornamental
  • Shrub
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • May
Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Purple
  • Burgundy
Leaf Shape edit
  • Elliptic
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Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Rich
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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  TooManyWeeds87 (501)
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Plant suggested by: TooManyWeeds87 (501)


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  TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote on Mar 30 2010
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I have three of these, mature 8' trees. Deep purple leaves with beautiful pink blooms. Nice highlight to the otherwise boring south side of the house which is mostly shaded by cedars. Needs someone with some pruning experience to achieve a nice shape. The tree has a limited life, sometimes living only as few as 10 years as a mature tree, as a result of its susceptibility to disease. It may die one branch at a time.

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