Botanical Name: Prunus x cistena | |
Common Name: Purpleleaf Sandcherry |
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green, Dark Green, Red
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Black, Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies