Description

Sold in lots of 50 12-18′ bareroot plants or as single potted plants

Prunus pumila

This shrub grows well in sandy soil and is both drought-resistant and cold-hardy once established.  Bears white-pink solitary flowers in the spring and edible cherries that ripen in the summer.

Size: 2-6 ft tall

Drought Resistance: Excellent

Cold Hardiness: Excellent, Hardy to Zone 2

Growth Rate: 12-24″ per year

Lifespan: 20 years

Wildlife Value: Deer tend to avoid browsing this plant, so it is considered somewhat deer-resistant.  Flowers attract pollinators and berries provide food for birds.

See the NDSU Fact Sheet for more information.

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