Add dramatic color to your landscape with Prunus × cistena (Purpleleaf Sand Cherry), a compact shrub or small tree prized for deep purple foliage and a showy spring bloom. You will see fragrant, pale pink to whitish flowers in spring, followed by small dark fruits that may attract birds. Mature size is typically 72-120 inches tall, making it easy to fit into foundation beds, mixed shrub borders, and as a standout specimen.

Plant it in full sun to part shade; full sun generally gives you the richest leaf color and the best flowering. Choose well-drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, it handles average garden moisture but appreciates watering during extended dry spells.

Prune right after flowering if you need to shape, remove dead wood, or thin crowded stems. Avoid heavy late-season pruning that can reduce next spring's bloom. Because it can be short-lived and may be prone to insect and disease issues, give it good air circulation, keep mulch a few inches back from the stems, and clean up fallen leaves to reduce carryover problems.

Use this plant to echo purple foliage in perennials and grasses, brighten it with silver or chartreuse companions, or frame it with evergreens for strong contrast. With the right siting and simple seasonal care, it provides dependable color from spring through fall.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 72-120"
• Spread: 60-96"
• Edible: Yes

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