Profile
Western Sand Cherry
Prunus besseyi
Deciduous Shrub
Height |
4 - 6 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
4 - 6 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Spreading habit; gray-green leaves; glows with pure white ½" flowers which become purplish-black 3/4" long fruits; fruit is edible. |
Limitations |
Prefers a well-drained soil; survives in INT only in the warmest sites with winter protection. |
Hardiness |
INT, SC, SE (Zone 3) |
Origin |
Manitoba to Kansas, Wyoming and Colorado |
