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Western Sand Cherry vs Black CherryPrunus pumila var besseyi Prunus serotina SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2019) SOLD OUT 
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.
Black Cherry is common in eastern North America but a rare find elsewhere. This tree is shade tolerant and is often found in old fields, forest openings, and along fencerows. WESTERN SAND CHERRY QUICK FACTSBLACK CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Height:
24 m (80 ft)
Spread:
2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread:
14 m (45 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
reddish-orange
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Berries:
small purple cherries
Flowers:
small clusters of white blossoms
Flowers:
white, blooming in april-may
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock
Other Names:
mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |