Deciduous shrub with a prostrate growth habit. It attains a height of less than 3 feet and will spread up to 10 feet across. It is non-invasive and grows approximately 5 inches per year. Its simple leaves are 2-4 inches long and 1/2 -1 inch wide. The leaf surfaces are green above and white below and turn red in the fall. New shoots are reddish and shiny, and often have adventitious roots forming along their length as they contact the ground. It has a fibrous primary root system.
Produces white flowers in the spring. The fruits produced in late summer are deep red to dark purple in color and are 1/2 to 5/8 inch in diameter. The fruits are valuable for wildlife and is a very attractive plant and is used in ornamental landscaping. Grows well on gravelly or sandy soils along streams but has performed well on silt loam and calcareous soils. It will tolerate periodic flooding only for a short period. Its massive root system allows it to tolerate drought conditions.Photo Credit: USDA-NRCS
Cherry, Sand - Bundle of 25 Trees
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.