Sandcherry, Western

(Prunus pumila)
Shrub

20 Year Height: 4 feet
Growth Rate: moderate
Growth Habit: open, spreading shrub
Drought Resistance: good
Wildlife Value: good loafing, food source and browse
Flowers: white
Disease: leaf curl, black knot, fireblight
Other: relatively short-lived, fruit for pies and jellies

Introduced species

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