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Prunus besseyi
Western Sand Cherry
     
  
     
Silvery-green foliage accompanied by single white flowers, which produce purple-black cherries used for preserves and pie fillings. Good for shelter belts and serves as a food source for wildlife. Fall foliage color ranges from light yellow, to pinkish-red, to scarlet.
 
Growth Rate:  Medium
Maximum Height: 4-6 ft.
Maximum Width: 3-4 ft.
Zone: 3-7
Type: Native
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: April/May
   Plant Type:  Deciduous
Growth Habit:  Medium Shrub
Water Req.:  Medium
Light Req.:  Sun
Soil Req.:  Light-Medium
Plant Catalog classifications
Water Requirements (H20)
Wet = Saturate, withstands flood
Medium = Moist, requires good drainage
Dry = Drought tolerant, minimal water		 Soil Types
Light = sandy
Medium = loam
Heavy = clay