Prunus cistena
Prunus cistena
Prunus cistena - Purple Leaf Sand Cherry for sale.
A striking compact flowering cherry that delivers exceptional colour and interest throughout the seasons. 'Cistena' combines dramatic deep purple foliage with a beautiful spring blossom display, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens and mixed borders where space is at a premium. For sale in our nursery near Lancaster.
Flowers & Foliage
In spring, the tree becomes adorned with masses of fragrant pink-white flowers that create a stunning contrast against the emerging deep purple-red foliage. As the season progresses, the leaves deepen to a rich vivid purple through summer, before taking on attractive bronze tones in autumn prior to leaf fall. This seasonal colour progression provides year-round visual interest.
Wildlife & Pollinator Value
An excellent source of nectar and fragrance for pollinators during the spring flowering period, supporting bees and other beneficial insects when they need it most.
Growing Conditions
Fully hardy and easy to grow, this slow-growing deciduous tree thrives in a sheltered position with full sun for the best foliage colour and flowering performance. Ideal as a low-maintenance specimen tree, in mixed borders, or as part of a purple-themed planting scheme.
Size at Maturity
- Ultimate height: 1.5-3.5 metres
- Ultimate spread: 1-3 metres
Why Choose Prunus Cistena?
Perfect for gardeners seeking a compact, low-maintenance tree with maximum impact. Its manageable size makes it suitable for smaller gardens and containers, while its purple foliage and fragrant spring blossom create a stunning focal point that returns year after year.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in full sun in a sheltered position for the best foliage colour and flowering. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, position level with the soil surface, backfill and firm in well. Water thoroughly after planting and regularly during the first growing season until established. Stake for the first two years to protect from wind rock. Mulch around the base to retain moisture.
Size & Specification
Supplied in a 7.5L pot at approximately 120cm tall. Slow-growing, compact deciduous tree. Mature height: 1.5–3.5m. Mature spread: 1–3m. Ideal for smaller gardens, mixed borders, and containers.
Delivery & Dispatch
Pot-grown and available year-round. Dispatched within 3–5 working days in protective packaging. Delivered by courier. Free delivery on orders over £80.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
The fragrant pink-white spring flowers are an excellent nectar source for bees and other pollinators when food is scarce early in the season. A valuable addition to wildlife-friendly and pollinator-focused planting schemes.