Prunus besseyi - Western Sand Cherry Seeds

6 seeds per pack. Native to the Great Plains of North America and the Rocky Mountain region, the Western Sand Cherry is a resilient, suckering shrub typically reaching 1.2 to 1.8 m / 4-6 ft in height and spread. It is prized for its silvery-green foliage that transforms into a vibrant, deep crimson in the fall as well as its edible cherry fruits. These sand cherries are uniquely sweet-tart and are widely used for preserves, syrups, and traditional pioneer-style pies. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant to USDA Zones 3Ð8. Well-adapted to sandy, rocky, or nutrient-poor soils. #5142