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Purpleleaf Sand Cherry
Prunus x cistena
Purpleleaf Sand Cherry
In stock · from $51.99
Upright, deciduous shrub with reddish purple foliage that retains its color throughout the summer. Fragrant, solitary white flowers with pink tints appear in spring after foliage emerges. May produce a sparse amount of blackish-purple fruits in July that birds enjoy.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-27.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Purpleleaf Sand Cherry get?
About 10-12' tall and 8' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Purpleleaf Sand Cherry need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Purpleleaf Sand Cherry need?
Moderate water use.
Will Purpleleaf Sand Cherry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Purpleleaf Sand Cherry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $51.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Purpleleaf Sand Cherry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.