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Prunus x cistina
Purpleleaf Sandcherry

Leaf
Flower

May
Fruit
No Ornamental Fruit
Shrub Leaf, Flower
Richmond Nursery Inc.
Morgan Blenk
Leaf, Flower
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Hardiness Zone 3b
Full Sun to Part Shade
Full Sun to Part Shade
Average Moisture
Average Moisture
Culture
Very adaptable to nearly all conditions. Tolerates some shade but flowers more profusely in sun.
Landscape Value
Very dark purple leaves add good colour contrast.
White showy flowers early in May.
Very easy to maintain and can be pruned to nearly any size.
Rounded / Mounded
Rounded / Mounded
User Opinions 2.1m-3m (7'-10') High
2.1m-3m (7'-10') Wide
Can be pruned smaller
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