Common Caragana vs Western Sand Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Western Sand Cherry

Caragana arborescens

Prunus pumila var besseyi

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Common Caragana
Western Sand Cherry

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

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.

Due to its small stature and spreading qualities, Western Sandcherry is suitable as an underplanting or groundcover.

Many people graft plum and cherry varieties to Western Sand Cherry and use it as rootstock. It is also popular to graft hardy apricots to.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Western Sand Cherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 1b
Zone: 2a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: grey-green
Fall colour: reddish-orange
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Flowers: white
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: small purple cherries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: SK, MB, ON
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia