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Cistena Purple Leaf Flowering Plum (Purple Leaf Sandcherry)

Prunus cistena

PLU-CIS

Oval leaves emerge red and turn purplish-red as they mature. Erect stems are sprinkled with small pale pink flowers in mid spring. Forms an upright rounded shrub. Excellent for color contrast.

Max Elevation: 8500

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Product Code Size Reg. Price Sale Price Quantity on Hand Location Last Updated
PLU-CIS5C18 05C 18 79.95 59.96 146 !wDispQ June 3, 2025, 12:09 a.m.

Other Sizes

Product Code Size Reg. Price Sale Price Quantity on Hand Location Last Updated
PLU-CIS5C24 05C 24 89.95 67.46 127 &186_&188 } June 3, 2025, 12:09 a.m.
PLU-CIS7C 07C 149.95 109.99 121 &142F_&291 @ June 3, 2025, 12:09 a.m.
PLU-CIS5C30 05C 30 109.95 77.99 1 &f32 ¶ June 3, 2025, 12:09 a.m.

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