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Western Sand Cherry vs Black CherryPrunus pumila var besseyi Prunus serotina SOLD OUT 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
Fall colour:
reddish-orange
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Berries:
small purple cherries
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
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
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