Western Sand Cherry
Prunus besseyi
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Plant Details
| Variety | Western Sand Cherry |
| Pronunciation | PROO-nus BES-see-eye |
| Category | Shrubs |
| Subcategory | Native Shrub |
| Type | Native Selection |
| Habit | Spreading |
| Zone | 2: -50° to -40° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Part Sun |
| Height | 4–6 ft |
| Width | 4–6 ft |
| Flower Color | White |
| Uses | Prune sand cherry every year in early spring. Remove any dead or weak branches, and trim the tips of branches to maintain the desired shape and size. |
Description
Displays attractive, single, white flowers in May. It then produces an abundance of 3/4-inch purple-black sweet fruit. They can be eaten fresh, dried, or processed as jellies and pies. Native range from Manitoba to Wyoming and Colorado.
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