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Western Sand Cherry

Prunus besseyi, Rosaceae

Zones
3–6
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Barrel medicMedicago truncatula
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Thorny OliveElaeagnus pungens
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

David's PeachPrunus davidiana

Both Prunus species can serve as disease bridges and compete for similar soil nutrients

Siberian CrabappleMalus baccata

Apple and cherry species can share diseases like fire blight and compete for soil resources

Arizona WalnutJuglans major

Walnut produces juglone which may inhibit cherry growth in arid regions

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionErosion ControlWildlife Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Western Sand Cherry grow in?

Western Sand Cherry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Western Sand Cherry?

Good companions for Western Sand Cherry include Barrel medic, Thorny Olive.

Design guilds with Western Sand Cherry and see companion relationships visually.

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