Sand Cherry
Prunus pumila

Other common names: Dwarf Cherry

French names: Cerisier de Bessey

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Group: Cherries

Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub

Flowers: Spring, Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Simple

Height: 2 m (6 ft)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 312    Shrubs of Ontario: 209   

Native/Non-native: Native

Notes: A prostrate low sub-shrub. There are several varieties, difficult to tell apart.

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: pumila: dwarf

For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs

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Sand Cherry (Prunus pumila)
Photograph by Graham Buck
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Range map for Sand Cherry (Prunus pumila)

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