Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Prunus × cisten is a hybrid between Prunus cerasifera and Prunus pumila. This plant can grow to a height of 2.5 meters. It is usually grafted on a rootstock. In addition, this plant's fruit can be used to produce jam and marmalade. Due to its good quality, this plant has been awarded the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
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Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
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Plant Type
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Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Prunus x cistena
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Genus
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Prunus
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Family
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Rosaceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Purple Leaf Sand Cherry.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Purple Leaf Sand Cherry needs water once every
3 days in 2
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Purple Leaf Sand Cherry needs about 0.5 L per 3 days. |
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Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Purple Leaf Sand Cherry to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
59°F
to 77°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Purple Leaf Sand Cherry to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Purple Leaf Sand Cherry. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Purple Leaf Sand Cherry plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Purple Leaf Sand Cherry plant. |
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Maximum Height |
118 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
94 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Light Pink
White
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Purple Leaf Sand Cherry toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for dogs and humans. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
hard
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Native Region |
Find out where the Purple Leaf Sand Cherry plant originated. |
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Country |
Japan
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