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Purple Leaf Plum
Prunus x cistena
Plant Description
Prized for its masses of light pink flowers and deep purple foliage. Small black fruit follows flowers. A beautiful accent plant either as a multi-trunked or single trunked specimen
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Height: 6-8?
Flower Color: Pink spring flowers line the stems
Foliage: Deep purple foliage
Location: Full Sun
Spread: 6-8?
Bloom Period: Early Spring
Shape: Rounded
Growth Rate: Moderate