Prunus × cistena – Purple Leaf Sand Cherry – Burgundy Foliage Shrub – Edible Fruit Plant – Flowering Hedge & Privacy Screen

Prunus × cistena – Purple Leaf Sand Cherry – Burgundy Foliage Shrub – Edible Fruit Plant – Flowering Hedge & Privacy Screen

$105.00 $196.00
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Prunus × cistena – Purple Leaf Sand Cherry – Burgundy Foliage Shrub – Edible Fruit Plant – Flowering Hedge & Privacy Screen
  • Prunus × cistena – Purple Leaf Sand Cherry – Burgundy Foliage Shrub – Edible Fruit Plant – Flowering Hedge & Privacy Screen
  • Prunus × cistena – Purple Leaf Sand Cherry – Burgundy Foliage Shrub – Edible Fruit Plant – Flowering Hedge & Privacy Screen
Prunus × cistena – Purple Leaf Sand Cherry – Burgundy Foliage Shrub – Edible Fruit Plant – Flowering Hedge & Privacy Screen

Prunus × cistena – Purple Leaf Sand Cherry – Burgundy Foliage Shrub – Edible Fruit Plant – Flowering Hedge & Privacy Screen

$105.00 $196.00

Add bold color and seasonal interest to your landscape with Prunus × cistena (Purple Leaf Sand Cherry)—a striking ornamental shrub known for its deep burgundy foliage and fragrant spring blooms.

In early spring, it produces delicate pink-white flowers, followed by small dark purple edible fruits that attract birds and can be used for jams and baking.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love It

  • 🍷 Rich purple foliage all season long
  • 🌸 Fragrant spring flowers
  • 🍇 Produces edible fruit for jams & wildlife
  • 🐦 Excellent bird-friendly shrub
  • 🌿 Ideal for hedges, screens & borders

📦 What You’ll Receive

  • Quantity: 1 live plant
  • Size: 4.5” or 1 gallon pot (well-rooted)

🌿 Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Prunus × cistena
  • Common Name: Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
  • Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub
  • Height: 6–10 ft
  • Spread: 5–8 ft
  • Foliage: Burgundy / reddish-purple
  • Bloom Time: Early spring
  • Fruit: Small, dark purple drupes (edible)
  • Hardiness Zones: 2–8

🌱 Care Instructions

  • ☀️ Light: Full sun (best color)
  • 💧 Water: Moderate; well-drained soil
  • 🌱 Soil: Adaptable but prefers good drainage
  • ✂️ Maintenance: Prune after flowering to shape

💡 Best planted in full sun for the deepest foliage color

⚠️ Important Growing Note

  • This is a shorter-lived shrub (10–15 years)
  • May require monitoring for pests/disease in some climates

(Being upfront here builds buyer trust and reduces issues later.)

🌸 Perfect For

  • Colorful hedges & privacy screens
  • Accent shrubs in landscape design
  • Bird-friendly gardens 🐦
  • Edible & ornamental gardens
  • Cottage & traditional landscapes

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