Prunus cistena

Prunus cistena is a small deciduous tree or shrub, also called ornamental plum in Dutch. It has a bushy, densely branched, broad habit. It blooms profusely with light pink, single, cup-shaped fragrant flowers with five petals and a dark center, the bloom is almost white. The leaves are pointed, elliptical, serrate and red when emerging, then turn purple in summer and autumn. This prunus likes a position in full sun or partial shade and does well in any type of soil, is hardy, sea wind and air pollution tolerant. Due to its modest size, it is ideal for the small (city) garden.