Cistena Flowering Plum
Prunus × cistena
PROO-nus sis-TEN-uh
Shrubs: Flowering Shrub
Purple Leaf Sandcherry
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Half-Hardy: 32°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Purple
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Mid Spring
Habit
Upright Rounded
Height
10–20 ft
Spread
10–20 ft
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Apply at Planting
Micronutrients
Apply at Planting
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Requires Cross-Pollination from same species, different variety
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division