Cistena Plum Bare-root – Purple San Cherry – Ornamental Shrub – 2-Pack

The Cistena Plum Bare-root (Prunus × cistena), also known as Purple San Cherry, is a remarkable ornamental shrub that combines beauty and practicality. This deciduous shrub is perfect for hedging or training as a small tree in your landscape. The shrub features stunning deep purple leaves that contrast beautifully with its early spring pink blossoms. In late summer, it produces round, reddish fruit that attracts birds and wildlife.

Cistena Plums are adaptable and can thrive in a variety of garden conditions, including USDA Hardiness Zone 2a, thanks to their frost-tolerance. These plants are well-suited for cold climates, offering long-lasting beauty and unique appeal. Whether planted as a hedge, a specimen plant, or used to attract wildlife, the Purple San Cherry is a versatile addition to any garden.

With its dense, long-lasting growth, Cistena Plum is often used to create privacy screens or windbreaks. It is an excellent landscaping plant and provides shelter for birds and small mammals. Additionally, this shrub is easy to maintain and can be trained into a small tree if desired. Whether for visual appeal or practical use, the Cistena Plum Bare-root will transform your garden with its stunning purple foliage, fragrant blooms, and edible fruit.

Key Features and Benefits

• Stunning Purple Foliage: The deep purple leaves make Cistena Plum a standout in your garden, offering year-round visual interest.
• Early Spring Blooms: In spring, it produces fragrant, pink blossoms that provide a burst of color before other plants begin to bloom.
• Edible Fruit: The shrub yields small, reddish fruit that is attractive to birds and can also be enjoyed by gardeners.
• Frost-Tolerant: Grows well in cold climates and thrives up to USDA Hardiness Zone 2a.
• Versatile Landscaping Plant: Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, or training into a small tree. Great for creating natural barriers or adding beauty to your yard.

FAQs

Q: What is the height of the Cistena Plum Bare-root shrub?

A: The Cistena Plum can grow into a small tree or remain as a shrub, typically reaching 3-6 feet in height when maintained as a shrub. When trained as a tree, it can grow taller, depending on the rootstock and care.

Q: Can I grow Cistena Plum in a container?

A: Yes, Cistena Plums can be grown in containers, though they are generally more suitable for garden planting or as hedges. Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering.

Q: How do I maintain the shape of the Cistena Plum shrub?

A: Prune Cistena Plum regularly to maintain its shape. If you wish to train it as a small tree, remove lower branches and prune the central leader to encourage upward growth.

Q: Will the Cistena Plum attract wildlife?

A: Yes, Cistena Plum produces edible fruit that attracts birds and other wildlife. The shrub also provides good cover and nesting space for small animals.

Q: How quickly does the Cistena Plum grow?

A: The Cistena Plum is a moderately fast-growing shrub, typically adding 12-18 inches of growth per year, depending on conditions like soil quality and watering.