Prunus × cistena Purple acidic to neutral clay or

acidic to neutral clay or loam

In spring white flowers decorate the tree followed by purplish-black fruits typical of the species

Appearing on bare branches in late winter to early spring the scent is sweet but not overpowering

red stripes over greenish yellow turning gold

Prunus × cistena Purple acidic to neutral clay orAn ornamental cherry, maturing to 2. 5 3m tall, most noted for its reddish purple foliage, retaining excellent colour throughout summer, but also its beautiful spring display of scented pink blossoms. Flowers are sometimes followed by small blackish purple fruit. Tolerates heavy shaping. Good on all well drained soils, and exposed sites. H6