Prunus pumila
18-24 inches tall
A short, loosely branched shrub that spreads by rhizomes. This shrub will reach 2-6 feet tall at maturity (remains on the shorter end in high wind areas). It does well in full sun and on dry sites with loamy, dry, sandy, or rocky soils. It will adapt to other soils with good drainage.
In May-June, white flowers appear, followed by shiny, reddish-purple fruits that turn nearly black once rippened. The fruits are edible by humans and wildlife.
Use sand cherry in rock gardens or as a shubby groundcover. The extensive root system provides excellent stabilization on slopes.
Eastern Sand Cherry
$25.00Price