Great Lakes Sand Cherry
Prunus pumila var. pumila
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Great Lakes Sand Cherry highlights at a glance!
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones
The Great Lakes Sand Cherry bush (Prunus pumila var. pumila) is a hardy U.S. native and a dynamic, beneficial, and energetic shrub with a wide variety of uses! These create quite the spectacle of highly fragrant clusters of white flowers that bust out all along the branches in spring.
Both an attractive and productive shrub, the flowers and Pollinators smother the shrub, it decks itself out with glossy green oval leaves and their silvery sheen. Late summer brings dark cherries that are edible for you and your local wildlife! Rich and pleasantly acidic in flavor, these make fantastic jams, baked goods, and more!
Great Lakes Sand Cherry bushes are rounded shrubs throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 6, reaching 5-6 feet in height but can be pruned smaller. It offers delight season after season! The berries ripen in the late summer to fall and that’s when the birds find your garden! When fall arrives, the foliage blushes to a rich, vibrant ruby red!
Planting and Application:
Great Lakes Sand Cherry is beautiful as a low-growing feature in your native planting garden or as an attractive Xeriscape addition and are a great choice for tougher locations like hell strips and hard-to-mow hillsides and eroding slopes.
For a bold and impactful mass planting, use these lovely plants to create a sea of ever-changing interest! Your wildlife and birds adore these shrubs for their cover and food, and pollinators adore the masses of blooms. Plant rows and groupings as shelter and borders of the more wild places around your property!
Sand Cherry Shrubs are small enough to fit into just about any landscape and they can be maintained by pruning very easily. These small flowering shrubs are very adaptable to various soil types and climates. Let them grow to their full mature size and use these fruiting deciduous shrubs as backdrops, edible landscaping hedges, and bird-friendly hedgerows! Mix in some Aronia and Blueberry Bushes for tons of delicious fruit and incredible fall color!
- Fragrant Cherry-Like Blossoms
- Lovely Little Green Foliage
- Edible Dark Cherry Fruit Are Rich & Pleasantly Flavored
- Dramatic Fall Color
- Gorgeous Backdrops, Specimens, Butterflies & Focal Points
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PlantTips for Care:
Plant these fruiting shrubs in full sun for the most flowers and fruit. Sand Cherry bushes are perfect Xeriscaping shrubs, highly drought-tolerant once established. Plant in quick-draining soil for best performance and add a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch to protect the root system and hold in moisture more consistently. Prune after blooming or renewal prune every 3-5 years to keep the branching vigorous and remove older branches that are less productive.
- Full Sun & Low Maintenance
- Drought-Tolerant Once Established
- Well-Drained Soil
- Highly Adaptable & Versatile
- Prune After Blooming
The Great Lakes Sand Cherry is a hardy native that features four seasons of beauty and edible fruit for your landscape! Order your own today at NatureHills.com!
