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The '''Western Sandcherry (Prunus besseyi)''' is a low growing hardy shrub found in the northern Great Plains. The plant reaches 3 to 6 feet high at the crown and spreads 3 to 6 feet. In spring the Western Sandcherry produces white flowers and the plant bears edible dark purple to black fruit. The Western Sandcherry has a United States Department Agricultural (USDA) designation of cold hardiness 3. The shrub is best grown in loamy soil with a soil pH - 5.0 to 7.5.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/trees/handbook/th-3-45.pdf | title = Western Sandcherry | accessdate = 2012-03-18 | format = PDF | work = North Dakota State University}}</ref> | The '''Western Sandcherry (Prunus besseyi)''' is a low growing hardy shrub found in the northern Great Plains. The plant reaches 3 to 6 feet high at the crown and spreads 3 to 6 feet. In spring the Western Sandcherry produces white flowers and the plant bears edible dark purple to black fruit. The Western Sandcherry has a United States Department Agricultural (USDA) designation of cold hardiness 3. The shrub is best grown in loamy soil with a soil pH - 5.0 to 7.5.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/trees/handbook/th-3-45.pdf | title = Western Sandcherry | accessdate = 2012-03-18 | format = PDF | work = North Dakota State University}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:47, 18 March 2012
The Western Sandcherry (Prunus besseyi) is a low growing hardy shrub found in the northern Great Plains. The plant reaches 3 to 6 feet high at the crown and spreads 3 to 6 feet. In spring the Western Sandcherry produces white flowers and the plant bears edible dark purple to black fruit. The Western Sandcherry has a United States Department Agricultural (USDA) designation of cold hardiness 3. The shrub is best grown in loamy soil with a soil pH - 5.0 to 7.5.[1]
References
- ↑ Western Sandcherry (PDF). North Dakota State University. Retrieved on 2012-03-18.