Cherry, Sand

Prunus pumila

Size (HxW): 5-6’x 5-6’

Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded

Fruit Size: 1.5-2cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Large black fruit is similar to chokecherries, being milder and sweeter

Mildly astringent cherries are good for jam, jelly & wine

Abundant pure white blooms in early May

Green foliage with silver underside turns orange-red in fall

This fruiting shrub also makes a great hedge

Fruit ripens mid-August

Produces fruit within 2-3 years after planting

Requires cross pollination from another Rocky Mountain Sand Cherry or a compatible variety of plum (great pollinating option for plums)

Plant pollinators within 200’ or less, closer is better

Native to the prairies

Medium Growth Rate: 12-15”/year

Row Spacing: 3-5’ apart

Plant Care:

● Bird netting recommended ● Requires full sun for best production and sweetest fruit ● Drought tolerant once established; does not like soggy soil ● Prune in spring

Description

Size (HxW): 5-6’x 5-6’

Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded

Fruit Size: 1.5-2cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Large black fruit is similar to chokecherries, being milder and sweeter
Mildly astringent cherries are good for jam, jelly & wine
Abundant pure white blooms in early May
Green foliage with silver underside turns orange-red in fall
This fruiting shrub also makes a great hedge
Fruit ripens mid-August
Produces fruit within 2-3 years after planting
Requires cross pollination from another Rocky Mountain Sand Cherry or a compatible variety of plum (great pollinating option for plums)
Plant pollinators within 200’ or less, closer is better
Native to the prairies
Medium Growth Rate: 12-15”/year
Row Spacing: 3-5’ apart