Prunus cistena
Also called the Purple Leaf Sandcherry, the Cistena has oval-red leaves that turn a purplish red at maturity. Flowers are a single white that almost appears pink with a purple center. It is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that is highly adaptable to poor soil, drought, and heat.
- Valued for its hardiness and coloring
- Excellent accent or specimen tree
- Low maintenance