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Purple leaf sand cherry
Prunus Cistena
Prunus cistena, a cross between Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' (Purple Leaved Plum) and Prunus pumila (dwarf plum), is a shrub notable for its purple-red foliage that colors the garden throughout the season.
Description
Height at maturity
1 to 2 m
Wingspan at maturity
1,20 to 2 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
April - May
Hardiness
-25°C
Origin
United States
Purple leaf sand cherry - Prunus cistena
(deciduous ornamental shrub with purple foliage and spring blooms)
Origins and characteristics
Brought for its aesthetic qualities and compactness, Prunus cistena belongs to the Rosaceae family (Rosaceae), like roses and spirea.
Its purple foliage, delicate blooms, and beautiful winter bark make it an aesthetically pleasing addition to modern or traditional gardens.
Description and characteristics
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Height Adult: 1 to 2 meters
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Width: Up to 2 meters
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Shape: Bushy or upright if trained on a stem
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Foliage: Deciduous, purplish-red from spring, turning chocolate in autumn
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Flowering: April to May
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Flowers: Small pale pink flowers turning white, contrasting with the dark foliage
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Bark: Reddish-brown, decorative in winter
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Hardiness: Very good (down to -25 °C)
Exhibition and floor
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Exposition: Sun or light partial shade
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Soil: Light, fertile, well drained; Tolerates chalky soils
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Tolerances: Resists winds and moderate drought once well established
Planting
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Season: Fall or Spring
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Spacing: Allow 1.5 to 2 meters between plants
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Preparation: Enrich the soil with compost to promote good growth
Watering
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After planting: Water regularly to promote Rooting
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Then: Water in case of severe drought; Otherwise, very undemanding.
Pruning
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When to prune?: After flowering if necessary.
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How to prune?:
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Lightly thin out the center to promote aeration.
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Maintain a balanced shape depending on use (free shrub or trained stem).
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Propagation
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By cuttings: Semi-woody cuttings in summer.
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By grafting: Used to obtain shapes on stem
Garden Use
Purple Leaf Sand Cherry is perfect for:
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Small gardens as a standalone plant
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Colorful beds in combination with green or silver foliage
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Container growing for patios or balconies
Recommended Combinations
Pair it with physocarpe, spirea or cornus for a dramatic contrast of colours, or plant it in the background of a perennial bed to enhance the look with its dark foliage.
Disease protection
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Robust shrub
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Watch out for: sometimes susceptible to aphids in spring; Treat naturally if necessary
Tips for good growth
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Plant in the sun for optimal foliage colour
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Mulch at the base to limit weed competition
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Fertilize lightly in spring to promote vigour and flowering
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Avoid excessive pruning to preserve the natural beauty of its shape
Prunus cistena, with its deep purple foliage, delicate blooms, and beautiful year-round appearance, is a gem for small spaces and refined gardens. Undemanding and decorative in all seasons, it seduces with its understated elegance and incredible palette of colours.
Features
- Common name : Purple leaf sand cherry
- Family : Rosaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 1,20 to 2 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : pink
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - pot - flowering hedge
- Soil : all
- Habit : Rounded
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
- Possible diseases : wilting-blister-armillary
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