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For a fabulous, hardy accent, take a look at our special Purpleleaf Sand Cherry Tree (Prunus x cistena). This colorful, easy care accent tree really takes your landscape to the next level.
Our expert growers have trained the super popular Purpleleaf Sand Cherry medium-sized shrub into a single stem, tree form plant. It's one of the sexiest small trees available on the market!
In early spring, it's absolutely covered in elegant white flowers with pink centers. They provide an exquisite contrast against the dark purple twigs and new glossy red foliage.
Give it center stage! You'll love the dramatic impact as the red new growth ages to shiny, deep, dark purple foliage all growing season long.
This plant has a lot of purple going on! You may not see the dark purple-black fruits, but the local songbirds surely will. They'll snap them up as fast as they can.
This is a small tree that will stay rounded, trim and petite. It makes an amazing accent all season long.
Because Sand Cherry grows up into Canada, this will work for any landscape over a wide range of states. Even homeowners in Zone 3 can enjoy this pretty tree with its knockout reddish purple coloring in their gardens year after year. Not many accent trees can say that!
Try Purpleleaf Sand Cherry Tree and add lasting color to your garden. Order yours today!
This is a wonderful patio tree for a sunny courtyard. Try placing several of them in a curved line on the patio in large containers. Or plant them in a garden bed to frame your seating area. You'll gain an easy, high-end look without a lot of ongoing effort.
Plant one on either side of your front door to highlight a front entrance. It makes a gracious welcome for your guests.
No matter where you place it, you'll gain an easy conversation piece. There will be plenty to talk about with its amazing flowers and reddish purple foliage.
Another great way to showcase the charm of Purpleleaf Sand Cherry trees is to use them in small groupings and mixed borders. You'll make any plant "pop" against the dark leaf color.
Plan your border around this centerpiece, and partner with spring bulbs, Daylilies, Russian Sage, Coneflower, Asters and Ornamental Grasses for a great look all year.
This tree even shines in winter with its rounded silhouette. You'll want to be sure to place one where you can see it from a window inside your home. Don't miss a single minute of the welcome springtime show!
Purpleleaf Sand Cherry thrives in full sun. The more sun, the better!
Give it well-drained soil. If you see puddles after a rain, try an old farmer's trick. Add 18 - 24 inches of dirt above your native soil line. You'll plant directly into that mound.
Although drought tolerant once established in your garden, Purpleleaf Sand Cherry need a bit of water during the driest periods to stay stress free.
Honestly, they really prefer a regular schedule of moderate moisture to stay healthy and vigorous. Give them a thick layer of wood mulch over the root system to provide even more protection.
Of course, if you will be planting them in containers, be sure to give them a nice, even amount of moisture. Water them in late fall, all the way up until the dirt in the container freezes.
In spring, enjoy those heavenly flowers! Then, you can lightly prune right afterward, if needed to shape.
You'll adore this petite tree, which stays small naturally in the landscape. They are super hardy and love the sun.
Order yours today!
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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Size | Volume | |
2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
#1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
#2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
#3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
#5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
#6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
#7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Sentry is designed to protect both consumers and the nursery trade from invasive plant pests and diseases. Sites that display the Plant Sentry protection badge are protected from consumers buying and nurseries shipping material carrying invasive pests and diseases.
This proprietary eCommerce software prevents the shipment of a restricted plant to each state. The Plant Sentry system includes a shipment certification program. The Plant Sentry Compliance Officer works closely with NatureHills.com and each nursery or fulfillment center to ensure only compliant plants are sold to customers.
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To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Color | Zone | Times |
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3 | Spring 2019 | |
4 | Now | |
5 | Now | |
6 | Now | |
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At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H | |
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0 | - | 19.99 | 24.99 |
20 | - | 49.99 | 29.99 |
50 | - | 69.99 | 34.99 |
70 | - | 99.99 | 39.99 |
100 | - | 129.99 | 44.99 |
130 | - | 149.99 | 48.99 |
150 | - | 150+ | Approx 28% |
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Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
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Botanical Name | Prunus x cistena Tree Form |
Mature Height | 6 - 8 feet |
Mature Spread | 6 - 8 feet |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Soil | Well-Drained |
Moisture | Moderate Low |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Foliage Color | Purple |
Fall Color | Burgundy / Purple |
Pollinator Friendly | Yes |