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Prunus x cistena



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Prunus x cistena
Purpleleaf sand cherry

Very light pink, 5-petaled and single, the fragrant 5/8" diameter flowers are borne with the new leaves in late April. The flowers on this hybrid are smaller than those of Prunus cerasifera.

 
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