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Darkstar® Purple Leaf Cistena Plum

Prunus x cistena 'UCONNPC001' PP# 29,575

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Product Description

This truly compact, improved sand cherry has a great upright and spreading habit, with dense branching from the ground up, and very clean, red-purple to maroon-colored foliage that does not fade during the summer. White-pink single flowers appear in spring before the foliage emerges. Great for spring color in a shrub border. A Monrovia Exclusive.
Hardy to -40°F
Maximum Elevation: 8,500 ft.

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Description This truly compact, improved sand cherry has a great upright and spreading habit, with dense branching from the ground up, and very clean, red-purple to maroon-colored foliage that does not fade during the summer. White-pink single flowers appear in spring before the foliage emerges. Great for spring color in a shrub border. A Monrovia Exclusive. Hardy to -40°F Maximum Elevation: 8,500 ft.
SKU PLU-DAR
Mature Size (generic) SHRUB (4-6')
Foliage Color Red-Purple, Burgundy
Fall Color Subtle
Features Grown For Attractive Foliage, Purple or Red Summer Leaves
Flowering Season Spring
Growth Rate Moderate
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs Moderate
Mature Height 4-5 ft.
Mature Width 3-4 ft.
Name Darkstar® Purple Leaf Cistena Plum
Flower Color Group Pink, White