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Sand Cherry, Rocky Mountain

Prunus pumila ‘Rocky Mountain’

Priced by size: $23.99 – $46.99

Size (HxW): 5’x 5’

Growth Habit: Upright, rounded

Fruit Size: 1.5-2cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

 

 

  • Large black fruit is similar to chokecherries
  • 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
  • Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
  • Native to the prairies
  • Medium Growth Rate: 5-9”/year
  • Row Spacing: 3’ apart

  • Butterfly

    Attracts Pollinators

  • Birds

    Attracts Birds

  • Bloomer

    Big Bloomer

  • Fall

    Fall Color

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • wind

    Wind Tolerant

  • cold

    Cold Tolerant

  • drought

    Drought Tolerant

  • native

    Native

Plant Care:

● Bird netting recommended ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Prune in spring

Description

Size (HxW): 5’x 5’

Growth Habit: Upright, rounded

Fruit Size: 1.5-2cm

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

 

 

  • Large black fruit is similar to chokecherries
  • 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
  • Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
  • Native to the prairies
  • Medium Growth Rate: 5-9”/year
  • Row Spacing: 3’ apart

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm