Pictures shown are mature trees for sake of reference.
This product is sold in transplant size bundles of 25.
(Not full grown)
Western Sand Cherry
Common Name : Western Sand Cherry
Scientific Name : Prunus besseyi
Zone : 3 to 8
Height : 4 to 6 feet
Width : 5 to 6 feet
Culture :
Prefering full sun, it adapts to heat and can be used in hot, dry areas of the landscape. Well-drained soil is preferable, but it will adapt to most soils, including clay.
Description :
The Sand Cherry is valued in the landscape for its rugged constitution and ornamental attributes. The Sand Cherry was chosen for this group because of its profuse white spring flowers, leaves that are an attractive gray green, a heavy crop of juicy black berries, outstanding red fall foliage and nice semi-horizontal spreading habit. This is one of the hardiest of deciduous shrubs. Provides preferred fruit for numerous songbirds. Growth form creates good roosting and loafing cover for songbirds and game birds, and nesting cover for songbirds. Occasionally browsed by deer. Native to northern Great Plains, including northeastern Colorado.
Problem :
The Sand Cherry is rarely bothered by insects or diseases. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Excerpted from and for more information see link: UFOR Nursery & Lab University of MN, Western Sand Cherry
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Prunus pumila var. besseyi
Cherry, Western Sand - Bundle of 25
All items are available until sold out and subject to change according to nursery availability. If there is a change, SWCD will notify the customer within a resonable amount of time ahead of the tree pick up date, if possible. No cancellations after February 15. All stock is subject to the same condition Morrison SWCD receives from our nurseries. Therefore, Morrison SWCD accepts no responsibility regarding survival of stock and makes no provisions for replacements.
