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Western Sand Cherry vs Mongolian CherryPrunus pumila var besseyi Prunus fruticosa NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW 
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. Mongolian Cherry is a hardy shrub that is often grown as an ornamental. This plant makes an attractive flowering hedgerow that requires little maintenance. The dark red cherries are tart and desirable for baking, wine-making, and canning. This shrub is popular with wildlife. WESTERN SAND CHERRY QUICK FACTSMONGOLIAN CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread:
2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
any
Light:
full sun
Fall colour:
reddish-orange
Berries:
small purple cherries
Flowers:
small clusters of white blossoms
Flowers:
clusters of white flowers
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
low
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
dwarf cherry, european dwarf cherry, steppe cherry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |