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Purpleleaf Sand Cherry

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.

Companion Plants

Butterfly Bush

Potentilla

Yew

Plant Details

  • 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