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Western Sand Cherry vs Amur Cherry
Prunus maackii
Prunus pumila var besseyi
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.
This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.
Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Western Sand Cherry is known for its unique, leathery grey-green foliage and beautiful white blossoms. It is a popular ornamental shrub in parks and front yards. Both you and the wildlife will love its edible small dark red to purple cherries.
Due to its small stature and spreading qualities, Western Sandcherry is suitable as an underplanting or groundcover.
Many people graft plum and cherry varieties to Western Sand Cherry and use it as rootstock. It is also popular to graft hardy apricots to.
Amur Cherry Quick Facts
Western Sand Cherry Quick Facts
Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)