Sand Cherry, Pawnee Buttes PS | Prunus besseyi ‘P011S’

An introduction from the Colorado Plant Select? program. The fragrant white flowers appear in April and produce a heavy crop of black cherries in summer attractive to wildlife. The lustrous, green leaves turn a bright red and purple in autumn. Think of this plant as the groundcover form of our native sandcherry. Best in full sun to partial shade and tolerant of dry soils.

Height: 15-18″
Spread: 4-6′
Shape: Spreading
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Green
Fall Foliage: Red to purple
Zone: 3-8