Prunus cistena - Sand Cherry

Prunus cistena - Sand CherryPurple Leaf Sand Cherry (Prunus cistena) are best grown in moist, organically rich, well drained soils in full sun. Tolerates part shade, but best flowering and leaf color generally occur in full sun. Good soil drainage is essential. Prune as needed after flowering. Ovate elliptical leaves with serrate margins are a distinctive and attractive reddish purple. Fragrant, solitary, white flowers with pink tints bloom in spring (April) after the foliage

If trying Astilbes in sun

Flower Color: Yellow Shades

It typically grows to 12” tall

We professionally trim and shape trees

noted for its truly perennial cultivars

Height:  30 Inches

Will form a small colony over time from basal offsets

Zone: 4 to 8

Our bedmix blend is a combination of our screened topsoil and compost with peastone for added drainage

Spiraea (Spiraea thunbergii 'Ogon') are easily grown in average

is a native plant that typically occurs on limestone glades

and features oval to ovate dark green leaves and upright