Prunus cistena - 80-100 CM C10

Description
The Purpleleaf Cherry (Prunus cistena) is a bushy, dense, deciduous shrub with decorative, glossy, egg-shaped, dark red leaves. It also bears pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers in May. These produce dark red fruits from July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, thermophilic, trunk protection recommended

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Purpleleaf Cherry are dark red, ovate, glossy and alternate. They are about 3 - 6 cm in size.

Bark
Dark red, shiny bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Purpleleaf Cherry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Purpleleaf Cherry is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The pink-coloured, cupped flowers appear in May. These grow to around 2 - 3 cm in size.

Fruit
The dark red drupes ripen from July.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Prunus cistena is a deep-rooting plant.