Sand Cherry Pawnee Buttes® Western

Prunus besseyi ‘Pawnee Buttes’

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Description

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.

Additional information

Name

Prunus besseyi 'Pawnee Buttes'

Height

15-18"

Spread

4-6'

Shape

Spreading

Foliage

Green

Fall Foliage

Red to purple

Exposure

Full Sun

Zone

3-8