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Sand Cherry/ Western

Western Sand Cherry is a small shrub with grayish-green leaves that turn purple in fall.
They have a mass of small white flowers along the branches in spring and then are proceeded by large quantities of 1/2" purple-black sweet fruits in summer.
Fruits are edible and are used in baking pies or homemade jellies.
Birds love them!

Scientific Name:
Prunus besseyi (Western Sand Cherry)

Zone: 6

Mature Height: 4-6'

Mature Spread: 4-6'

Type: Deciduous

Size: Average

Bloom Time: Spring

Fruiting: Edible

Flower Color:
White

Fall Color:
Red

Attributes:

Full Sun

Semi-Shade

Moderate Water

Pollinator

Scientific Name: Prunus besseyi (Western Sand Cherry)

Western Sand Cherry is a small shrub with grayish-green leaves that turn purple in fall.
They have a mass of small white flowers along the branches in spring and then are proceeded by large quantities of 1/2" purple-black sweet fruits in summer.
Fruits are edible and are used in baking pies or homemade jellies.
Birds love them!