Common name
Purpleleaf Sand Cherry
Botanical name
Prunus x cistena
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 7 (0°F).
Light
Sun
Height
8' (2.4 m)
Habit
Rounded
Feed
In spring
Water
1-2 times per week
Bloom Color
Purple
Bloom Time
Spring
Maintenance
Apply mulch
Showy white flowers bloom in spring before purplish-red foliage opens and mature into edible, dark purple fruit. Makes a striking accent or specimen. Foliage contrasts with yellow- or silver-leaved foliage.