Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
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- #5 in the field
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- early spring flowers
An upright shrub with deep, reddish-purple foliage. The color holds well all summer. The early spring flowers are fragrant, single, and light pink. It performs best in climates with dry springs. It prefers a site in full sun and moist, organically rich well-drained soil. Use in borders, as an informal hedge, or for screening.
- Common Name: Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
- Height: 8' tall
- Spread: 6' wide
- Type: Deciduous
- Zone: 3 - 7
