Western Sand Cherry Pawnee Buttes™ (Prunus besseyi)
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Western Sand Cherry Pawnee Buttes™ (Prunus besseyi) is one of the hardiest of deciduous shrubs, growing to 3 to 8 feet with a rounded form. Prefering full sun, it adapts to heat and can be used in hot, dry areas of the landscape. This shrub is also cold tolerant and hardy to zone 2. Well-drained soil is preferable, but it will adapt to most soils, including clay. Supplemental water needs are low to none. Western Sand Cherry is rarely bothered by insects or diseases. | |
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Foliage is silvery-green and shiny. Fall color is bronze to red. | |
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Flowers are white, profuse, in clusters from May to June. | |
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Fruit is a sour cherry, purple to black in color, that can be used in pies and jellies and are attractive to birds. | |
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Bark is smooth and reddish-brown on young stems, rough and gray on older stems. |
Photos: Judy Sedbrook
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