PRUNUS x cistena
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PRUNUS x cistena
Commonly known as Purple leaf sand cherry
FRUITING CHERRIES
Red leaves and white flowers in spring. Black edible fruits
Bush
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, bullfinches. Silver leaf, honey fungus, blossom wilt, bacterial canker. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousOval leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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White
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Bowl-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSlow-growing, upright shrub. Produces solitary flowers 1cm (½in) across sometimes followed by spherical, cherry-like, dark-purple fruit.
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Prunus / Fruiting Cherry Trees - Growing Guide
