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Western Sand Cherry vs Amur CherryPrunus pumila var besseyi Prunus maackii NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON 
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.
Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips. WESTERN SAND CHERRY QUICK FACTSAMUR CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Height:
12 m (39 ft)
Spread:
2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread:
9 m (30 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
any
Light:
full sun
Fall colour:
reddish-orange
Fall colour:
lemon yellow
Berries:
small purple cherries
Berries:
black fruit in clusters in the late summer
Flowers:
small clusters of white blossoms
Flowers:
white, in spring
Bark:
bronze/red peeling in strips
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
medium
Life span:
30 years
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
low
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Toxicity: toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)
Other Names:
amur chokecherry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |