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Pawnee Buttes® Western Sand Cherry Bush
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Sand Cherry Bushes at Nature Hills Nursery
A pretty flowering deciduous shrub, the Sand Cherry (Prunus) is a treasured fruit and nut tree relative that displays gorgeous blooms, incredible fragrance, and lovely foliage color! Pollinator-friendly blossoms look gorgeous in the landscape as well as the vase in the spring!
Pollinators adore Sand Cherries because they produce wonderfully fragrant pink or white flowers carry a delightful, energetic space-saving form. Often small enough to fit into just about any sunny landscape and they can be maintained smaller by pruning very easily.
Producing a juicy crop of Cherry-like dark berries that are rich and flavorful with a tart acidic flavor. Birds adore these trees as much as you will for their double-duty fruiting ornamentals and garden filler!
- The Purpleleaf Sand Cherry Tree is a gorgeous single-stemmed tree form of the shrub that is grafted on a straight standard (trunk). Both the Purpleleaf tree and shrub have pinkish blossoms and dark purple leaves and stems for a dramatic show!
- The Pawnee Buttes® Western Sand Cherry Bush pinkish white blooms, edible fruit, and dramatic fall color!
- Great Lakes Sand Cherry - native with silvery foliage, fragrant blooms and rich tart fruit
- Western Sand Cherry is a native with sparkling white blossoms and silvery foliage
- First Editions® Jade Parade® Sand Cherry bushes are incredible groundcover plants with blue-green leaves!
All are fantastic shrubs that will enhance your landscape beautifully! Wildlife will make use of any fruit that these plants produce if you don't hurry and make jam, jelly, juice, or baked goods from your harvest!
Caring For Sand Cherry Bushes
These small flowering deciduous fruiting shrubs are highly adaptable to various soil types and climates. Cold-hardy, you'll get the best show of blooms and fruit set in full sun. Typically xeric and hardy plants, Sand Cherry thrive in some tough conditions in nature, but these native and hybrid plants also do well in average garden conditions!
Sand Cherries thrive in harsher conditions due to their deep root system, enabling established plants to survive drought. Like most plants, these hardy natives need well-drained soil and average fertility. Provide a layer of mulch to help insulate the roots and support their moisture needs.
These plants bloom in the spring so to get maximum bloom displays, prune right after they have finished blooming. You can also renewal prune every 3-5 years to keep the branching vigorous and remove older branches that are less productive.
Sweet Little Sand Cherry Shrubs
The Prunus family has over 400 species growing in just the Northern hemisphere and includes Almonds, Nectarines, Peaches, Apricots, Cherry, and Plum trees! Grown not just for their beauty but for the gorgeous flowers and tasty fruit they produce.
Sand Cherries are grown more for their ornamental qualities and not for the fruit but they are still fantastic additions to your edible landscaping orchards and supporting native ecosystems.
Nature Hills has a wide selection of these hardy bushes for you to choose from so check out each and order yours today!
FAQS for Buying Sand Cherry Trees Online
What is a Sand Cherry shrub and why is it popular in landscapes?
What is a Sand Cherry shrub and why is it popular in landscapes?
Sand Cherry shrubs (Prunus) are small deciduous flowering plants admired for their fragrant spring blooms, colorful foliage, and edible cherry-like fruit. These low-maintenance, space-saving shrubs are perfect for ornamental borders, pollinator gardens, and even edible landscapes, providing multi-season interest and wildlife value.
Are Sand Cherry bushes edible and do they attract pollinators?
Are Sand Cherry bushes edible and do they attract pollinators?
Yes, Sand Cherry bushes produce tart, flavorful fruit that can be used in jellies, juices, and baked goods. Their fragrant pink or white blossoms in spring are highly attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies, making them a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Which Sand Cherry varieties are best for home gardeners?
Which Sand Cherry varieties are best for home gardeners?
Popular varieties include the Purpleleaf Sand Cherry with striking dark foliage and pink blossoms, Pawnee Buttes® with brilliant fall color and edible fruit, and Jade Parade® Sand Cherry, a low-growing groundcover with blue-green foliage. Native types like the Western Sand Cherry and Great Lakes Sand Cherry also provide ornamental and ecological value.
What are the ideal growing conditions for Sand Cherry shrubs?
What are the ideal growing conditions for Sand Cherry shrubs?
Sand Cherry bushes thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They are drought-tolerant once established and adapt well to a variety of soil types. These cold-hardy shrubs perform best with regular watering during establishment and a layer of mulch to support root health and moisture retention.
How and when should you prune a Sand Cherry shrub?
How and when should you prune a Sand Cherry shrub?
Prune Sand Cherry bushes right after they finish blooming in spring to maintain shape and encourage future flowering. For long-term health, perform renewal pruning every 3–5 years to remove older wood and stimulate new, vigorous growth. This keeps the plant productive and visually appealing.