shrub

Prunus pumila var. besseyi | Western Sandcherry

Western Sandcherry is a background plant with an open form. Leaves are a glossy green then turn orange-red in fall. Sweet, cherrylike berries in fall can be made into a tasty preserve, and are also loved by birds. Canopy coverage: 28 square feet.

Water Requirement: moderate

Sun Exposure: partial shade

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to -30F

Growth Rate: moderate

Height: 6 feet high

Width: 6 feet wide

Deciduous

Foliage Color: gray-green

Flower Color: white

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: birds