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Pawnee Buttes Sandcherry

Prunus besseyi 'Pawnee Buttes'

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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.
Hardy to -30°F
Maximum Elevation: 9,000 ft.

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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. Hardy to -30°F Maximum Elevation: 9,000 ft.
SKU SAN-PAW
Mature Size (generic) SHRUB (Under 2')
Foliage Color Deep Green
Fall Color Subtle
Features Showy Flowers, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Attracts Birds
Flowering Season Summer
Growth Rate Moderate
Light Needs Partial Sun, Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs Moderate
Mature Height 15-18 in.
Mature Width 4-6 ft.
Name Pawnee Buttes Sandcherry
Flower Color Group White