Purple leaf  sand cherry: (  )

Family:    Rosaceae       

Botanical Name:    Prunus cistena ( prö´nus )

Soil:    Average to fertile, well-drained.

PH level:    7.0    

Flower:    May        Photo
      
Color:    Pink 

Height:    5'

Spread:    5'

Pests:    Powdery mildew, wilt, leaf spot, borers, scale insects, & caterpillars.

Light:    Full sun.

Water:    Keep moist.

Propagation:    Root greenwood cuttings in summer.

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