{"product_id":"purpleleaf-sandcherry","title":"Purpleleaf Sandcherry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRich Purple Foliage All Season Plus Pink Spring Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurpleleaf Sandcherry (\u003cem\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003ecistena\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tough, cold-hardy shrub grown for its striking reddish-purple foliage that holds rich color from spring through fall. In early spring, fragrant pale-pink flowers open along the branches before the dark leaves expand. Fast-growing and adaptable, it makes a bold foliage accent, informal hedge, or color contrast in sunny borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurpleleaf Sandcherry Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrunus × cistena\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 ft. tall, 5–6 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (best foliage color in full sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to mid spring (pale pink flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale pink, over reddish-purple foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay and lean soil; adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -50°F — extremely cold-hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay be browsed — protect young plants where deer pressure is high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReddish-purple all season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage accent and hedge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its rich purple leaves provide season-long contrast; plant it as a specimen or space 4–5 feet apart for an informal hedge or screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor contrast and pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark foliage sets off gold and green plants, and the spring flowers feed pollinators. Pair with chartreuse-foliage shrubs and bright perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) in full sun with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Purpleleaf Sandcherry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 4–5 feet apart for a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Purpleleaf Sandcherry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. Prune after flowering to shape; it can be cut back to renew if it gets leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the foliage stay purple all season?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — in full sun the reddish-purple color holds from spring through fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — one of the most cold-hardy shrubs, reliable far below Twin Cities lows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot reliably — deer may browse it; protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it long-lived?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSandcherries are fast-growing but relatively short-lived; cutting back hard every few years helps keep them vigorous and well-colored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Flowering Almond (Prunus triloba):\u003c\/strong\u003e A spring shrub with double pink pom-poms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinebark (Physocarpus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native shrub with dark-foliage options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlow Girl Spirea (Spiraea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A gold-foliage shrub for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54313034711345,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/purpleleaf-sandcherry.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/purpleleaf-sandcherry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}