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Western Sand Cherry

Western Sand Cherry

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Ornamental shrub with profuse sweet smelling white flowers in spring, followed by large black-red sweet edible fruit. Foliage is silvery green turning to red/purple in autumn. Prefers moist, well drained soil, but can handle hot, dry spots.

Category: B
Botanical name: Prunus pumila var. besseyi
Height: 6
Width: 6
Water requirements: Moderate
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
Lowest hardiness zone for growth: 3
Shape: upright shrub
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: May
Level of maintenance: Low
Potential diseases: Common diseases include Taphrina leaf curl, black knot, and fireblight. Extracts of Prunus species repel or are toxic to various insect pests.
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