Western Sand Cherry, Sandcherry, Bessey Cherry, Rocky Mountain Cherry, Hansen's Bush Cherry
Prunus pumila var. besseyi
| Family: | Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Prunus (PROO-nus) (Info) |
| Species: | pumila var. besseyi |
| Synonym: | Prunus besseyi |
| Synonym: | Prunus pumila subsp. besseyi |
Category:
Shrubs
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Color:
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Chino Valley, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Charles, Illinois
Nottingham, Maryland
Billerica, Massachusetts
Spring Creek, Nevada
Farmington, New Mexico
Cibolo, Texas
Manassas, Virginia
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Sep 4, 2020, Slg56 from Phoenix, AZ wrote: This plant grows terrific in zone 9B. This is way more than is usually noted. I have it in full sun in Phoenix and there is zero damage. We have had 53 days this summer of 110 or greater. This plant is very adaptable. |
| Neutral | On Jul 20, 2006, jkramer from Saint Charles, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: Flowering shrub that produces an abundance of cherries, especially when two or more are planted for pollination. Grows in cold climates, producing white flowers starting in May, followed in mid-summer with ½" purple-black cherries for eating fresh, preserves or pies. Cherries are small and even when they appear ripe, they may be sour. They become somewhat sweet when the fruit slips easily from the stems. This is a pretty little bush in the spring - my neutral rating is based on some disappointment with the quality of the fruit. |
