Western Sand Cherry, Sandcherry, Bessey Cherry, Rocky Mountain Cherry, Hansen's Bush Cherry

Prunuspumila var. besseyi

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
Synonym
Prunus besseyi
Prunus pumila subsp. besseyi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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Phoenix, AZ | September 2020 | positive

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. ...Read More

J
Saint Charles, IL (Zone 5a) | July 2006 | neutral

Flowering shrub that produces an abundance of cherries, especially when two or more are planted for pollination. Grows in cold climates, ...Read More

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