Prunus × cistena Purple Leaf Sand Cherry - Burgundy Foliage Shrub with Edible Fruit & Spring Blooms

Product Overview

Prunus × cistena, commonly known as Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, is a deciduous ornamental shrub prized for its rich burgundy foliage and fragrant pink-white flowers in early spring. This shrub produces small, dark purple edible fruits that attract birds and can be used in jams and baking. Growing to a height of 6 to 10 feet with a spread of 5 to 8 feet, it is an excellent choice for hedges, privacy screens, and borders.

Key Features

• Deep burgundy foliage that lasts all season
• Fragrant pink-white spring blooms
• Edible dark purple fruits attractive to wildlife
• Ideal for creating colorful hedges and privacy screens
• Bird-friendly shrub that supports local wildlife

Growing Information

• Light: Prefers full sun for the best foliage color
• Water: Moderate watering with well-drained soil
• Soil: Adaptable but thrives in well-drained conditions
• Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape
• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for zones 2 through 8

Note that this shrub has a shorter lifespan of 10 to 15 years and may require monitoring for pests and diseases depending on the climate.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.