Prunus × cistena Purple In spring white flowers decorate

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

The bark also displays very attractive

Bears small yellow red tinged flowers together with the emerging dark foilage in spring

Prunus × cistena Purple In spring white flowers decorateAn 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