Cistena Plum Shrub 'Prunus x Cistena', has been a long standing favorite of the flowering plum trees. The Cistena Plum flowering shrub is as well known for its fragrant pink flowers which pop out in the early to mid spring as it is for the striking purple to red leaves that remain through the summer months. Our Cistena Plum is one of the smaller growing Purple Leaf Plums which will make a gorgeous flowering hedge or in groupings. One of our all round beautiful flowering shrubs.
Cistena Plum, as with all Flowering Plums or Purple Leaf Plums, requires moist soil and can handle acidic to slightly alkaline pH levels. Plant them in full sun, as shaded areas may not allow the leaves to develop as dark a purple hue. This plant is potentially poisonous and would be best not planted around farm animals, schools, or in landscapes where pets and/or children might ingest any part of the blooms or leaves.
The Cistena Flowering Plum shrub will make an impressive impact of color whether planted within a garden setting or on its own as a hedge. From the fragrant flowers to a long growing season with purple leaves and its attractive branching structure, the Cistena Plum is on the Greenwood Nursery list of Investment Plants.
Planting Instructions for Cistena Plum Shrubs:
Planting Cistena Plum Shrubs
Video on the basics for planting container grown plants:
How to Plant Shrubs Video
