| Prunus x cistena - Purpleleaf Plum |
| Family |
Rosaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Prunus x cistena |
| Common Name |
Purpleleaf Plum |
| Size |
7 - 10' tall with wider spread |
| Hardiness |
Zone 3b - 7 |
| Culture |
Adaptable to most well-drained soils; pH adaptable; full sun;
prune after flowering. |
| Ornamental Value |
Intense red to purple foliage; fragrant pink flowers. |
| Landscape Use |
For small landscapes, accent plant, in shrub borders, or as a specimen. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Purplish foliage persists throughout the growing season; blackish fruits |
| Notable Cultivars |
'Big Cis', 'Minnesota Red'
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| Campus Location |
Ag: |
