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Western Sand Cherry vs Sour CherryPrunus pumila var besseyi Prunus cerasus NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (new stock expected: fall of 2021)
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.
Sour Cherry is a self-fertile and cold hardy cherry tree. Not to be confused with sweet cherries, sour cherries are the only cherries that are successfully grown in prairie climates. WESTERN SAND CHERRY QUICK FACTSSOUR CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
3a
Height:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Height:
5 m (16 ft)
Spread:
2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread:
2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal
Light:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
reddish-orange
Berries:
small purple cherries
Flowers:
small clusters of white blossoms
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
medium
Suckering:
low
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |