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Western Sand Cherry
Prunus besseyi
Western Sand Cherry
In stock · from $34.99
Spreading shrub with attractive gray-green leaves. In late spring it is covered in pure white, 1/2 inch flowers, turning into sweet purple-black edible fruits in late summer. Plants bearing yellow fruits may occasionally appear. Fruit (approximately 5/8" with one seed) has a sweet, slightly astringent flavor, can be dried for later use or made into a tasty jelly.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-19.
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- Good fall color.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Western Sand Cherry get?
About 6' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Western Sand Cherry need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Western Sand Cherry need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Western Sand Cherry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Western Sand Cherry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $34.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Western Sand Cherry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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