Purpleleaf Sand Cherry
Prunus x cistena
Height:
8 - 10 ft.
Width:
5 - 6 ft.
Flower Color:
White
Foliage Color:
Purple
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Early Spring
Exposure:
Partial Sun / Sun
Shape:
Upright
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
3 - 7
Native Range:
Hybrid
The Gardener's Notepad
White flowers line the stems in early Spring, followed by deep purple leaves. Introduced by Dr. N. E. Hansen of South Dakota State University in 1910.