Sandcherry 'Purpleleaf'

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Prunus x Cistena - Purple/red foliage stays all season long. Very hardy shrub, good for mass or specimen planting. They have a shallow and extensive root system. It grows between 1 2” and 24” per year. They have a shallow root system. They grow approx. 2' per year. Prune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. Zone 3. 2.5m x 3. Upright, oval shape with pink flowers in May. Insignificant fruit on red-purple foliage right into the fall. Full sun. Well drained soil. 2Gallon. Attracts birds and bees. Deer resistant. Show more