Shrubs
Prunus cistena 'Purpleleaf' (Sand Cherry)
Prunus × cistena
Also known as Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
Size
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About This Plant
Prunus cistena 'Purpleleaf' (Sand Cherry), 'Purpleleaf', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Prunus cistena 'Purpleleaf' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Prunus × cistena
- Common name
- Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 7-10 ft tall × 5-8 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Early spring
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Foliage color
- Red-burgundy
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support, Bird forage, Bird habitat, Larval host
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
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