Growing guide · Shrubs

Prunus × cistena

How to grow Purpleleaf Sand Cherry.

Purple leaves all season.

Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–8
Size
7–10 ft tall, 6–8 ft wide
Spacing
6–8 ft apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Shrub with reddish-purple leaves and small pale pink-white flowers

Light

Full sun. In shade the leaves go green-bronze.

Water

Water weekly the first season and in dry spells.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or fall, root ball level with the soil.

Feeding

Balanced fertilizer in spring if growth is weak.

Pruning

Prune right after flowering to shape. Remove dead or crossing branches.

Through the year

Flowers April to May, purple foliage through fall.

If something's off

Short-lived and prone to borers, cankers and Japanese beetles. Leaves, stems and pits are toxic to pets.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Dark foliage and spring blossoms on a fast-growing shrub.

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