Overview:
Categories: Deciduous, Fruit, Short or Dense Barrier, Wildlife Value
Sand Cherry
Low, deciduous shrub with edible fruit, native to the Great Plains.
Fast growing and extremely hardy, but tends to be short-lived, with a decline after 5 years. Best on sandy to loamy soils; to 7,500′ elev.
Features:
Scientfic Name: Prunus BesseyiNative: Yes
Growth Habit: Spreading
Growth Rate: Rapid
Max. Height (ft): 3
Max Width/Spread (ft): 4
Life Span: Short
Cold Hardiness: Good
Drought Resistance: Good
Elevation Range: 7500
Soil Conditions:
Wildlife Value: Excellent
Wildlife Notes: Browse and food value
Seasonal Color: Pink Flowers
Possible Insect Issues: Pear slug, fall web worm
Possible Disease Issues: Powdery Mildew
Miscellany:
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