Sand cherry - Prunus pumila

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  • Scientific name - Prunus pumila
  • Plant Description - Spring flowers on shrubs that grow in dry to moist, sandy soil and full sun. Grows 3' to 10' tall. This plant is edible and medicinal. It attracts butterflies, beneficial insects, birds and mammals. It is a great plant to use for erosion control and to add incredible fall crimson red colour!
  • Pollination - Self-fertile. Only one plant is needed to produce fruit.
  • Pick-Up Details for Bare Root -
    • "Pick-up Late Autumn" - Seedlings must drop most of their leaves prior to transplanting. This is weather dependent. Pick-up is typically a Saturday in late November. You will be notified within one to two weeks before this pick-up date. 
    • Refer to Bare Root Tree Planting Instructions.
  • Native to the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula, as well as other regions of Ontario.