PAWNEE BUTTES® Sand Cherry
Prunus besseyi 'P011S'
PAWNEE BUTTES® sand cherry is a graceful, ground covering form of our native sand cherry. Fragrant, white flowers attract pollinators in April. By summer, this low-growing shrub produces heavy crops of black cherries that are attractive to wildlife. The lustrous, green leaves turn bright red and purple in the fall. Shrub. Xeriscape.
Tips from the pros: Give it plenty of room to grow. Occasional hand pruning of small limbs will keep this well-behaved plant in a beautiful, uniform shape.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height | 15-18 inches |
| Width | 4-6 feet |
| Flowering Season | Early spring |
| Flower Color | White |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 3-8 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2000 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | After it's mature, select a few larger branches and prune them off to about 6" above ground. Let plant rejuvenate. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | In the spring, trim all height back to less than 18" and allow it to rejuvinate. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft |
| Native States | CO, IA, KS, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, OR, SD, UT, WI, WY |
