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PURPLELEAF SANDCHERRY STD 125CM
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EAN codeSANPUR125STD
- Plant genusPrunus
- Common namecistena
- Botanical namecistena
- General informationThe Purpleleaf Cherry (Prunus cistena) is a bushy, dense, deciduous shrub with decorative, glossy, egg-shaped, dark red leaves. It also bears pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers in May. These produce dark red fruits from July. In a sunny to semi-shady locat
- Frost resistanceThe Purpleleaf Cherry has good frost hardiness.
- FruitThe dark red drupes ripen from July.
- GrowthPurpleleaf Cherry is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.
- LeavesHigh leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Purpleleaf Cherry are dark red, ovate, glossy and alternate. They are about 3 - 6 cm in size.
- LocationPreferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.
- Planting periodeContainer plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).
- Soil typeNormal soil.
- UseSolitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant
- Water requirementThe plant has a medium water requirement.
- Water normalYes
- EatableYes
- Perennial plantYes
