Prunus 'Pawnee Buttes' (Western Sand Cherry) (Common Cherrylaurel)
An introduction from the Colorado Plant Select® program. The fragrant white flowers appear in April and produce a heavy crop of black cherries in summer attractive to wildlife. The lustrous, green leaves turn a bright red and purple in autumn. Think of this plant as the groundcover form of our native sandcherry. Best in full sun to partial shade and tolerant of dry soils.
Cultural
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Height: 15 to 18 feet
Spread: 48 inches to 6 feet
Plant Needs
Zone: 3 to 8
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Type: Flowering, Foliage
Plant Use: Tree or Shrub
Special Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Breeder
