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Purple Leaf Sand Cherry vs Douglas Maple
Prunus x cistena
Acer glabrum
ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW
ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW
Purple Leaf Sand Cherry provides bright reddish-purple leaves that turn bronze-green in the fall. In the spring, tiny flowers with a pinkish white hue bloom. The flowers are small, but the impact comes from the shrub blossoming all at once.
The Purple leaf sand cherry can be susceptible to pests and diseases in more humid areas; a typical life span is approximately 15 years. Not suitable for a privacy hedge on its own but is often alternated with lilacs. Often used as an accent plant that attracts birds and bees.
Douglas Maple is a fast growing, long lived, ornamental tree. It can take on a shrubby or multi-stemmed form with densely packed leaves, making it an excellent tree for privacy screens and hedges.
In the fall, the leaves make a brilliant change to red, orange, or yellow depending on the tree and its sun exposure. Douglas Maple's compact size makes it ideal for planting in urban yards and under power lines.
Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Douglas Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Purple Leaf Sand Cherry Quick Facts
Douglas Maple Quick Facts
Toxicity: the leaves and seed are slightly toxic