Prunus x cistenais an oval shapedtree with purple foliage which
is actually a large shrub and it is grown in full to part sun.
Prunus x cistena, the Purple leaf sand cherry is a cross between
Prunus pumila and Prunus cerasifera ’Atropurpurea’. The tree
makes the garden or the place extremely exotic and beautiful for
its purple spattering impact. Prunus x cistena also produces
small candied fruits that attract many birds on it. Prunus x
cistena is also grown in many nurseries for its drought
resistant nature. The leaves of this phenomenal tree are
reddish-purple, 2″ long, and elliptical in shape. In fall, they
will turn a bronze-green. The flowers of Prunus x cistena are
pink or white, and appear in April. Purple Leaf Sand Cherry –
Prunus x cistena ( Image: Mike Mylenbusch ) Although Prunus x
cistena the Purple leaf sand cherry can bear the harsh climatic
conditions yet it need some care and pruning after the blooming
of flowers in the Spring season. The good cultivators prefer the
well drained soil to grow Pr