West Texas Nursery
Western Sand Cherry - Container
Western Sand Cherry - Container
Regular price
$100.00 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$100.00 USD
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per
(for 25 seedlings)
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Fruit of this tree is a small cherry, ripening to dark purple in early summer
| Latin Name | Prunus pumila var. besseyi |
| Tree Size | Shrub to small tree |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 |
| Leaf Type | Deciduous |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Soil Needs | Requires good drainage, adaptable to variety of textures |
| Tolerances | Hardy; drought-tolerant |
| Attributes | Attractive fall color; showy flowers; fruit eaten by wildlife |
| Problems | Suckering habit; susceptible to any disease that can afflict cherries, plums, or peaches |
| Comments | Produces edible, pitted drupes |
