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Western Sand Cherry
Western Sand Cherry, prunus besseyi, displays attractive, single, white flowers in May that are followed by an abundance of 3/4" purple-black sweet fruits that are used for preserves. This hardy rounded shrub has silver-green foliage and prefers a well-drained site. Sandcherry is fairly drought tolerant but prefers loamy type soils. It grows 5-6 feet in height and width, forming a rounded shape, and is a great shrub for farmstead windbreaks. Fruits are relished by many songbirds and is a nesting cover for a few species of songbirds. The fruits can be eaten fresh, dried, or processed as jellies and pies. Used in screen, hedge, or border plantings. . ... additional info
Viburnum - Doublefile The Doublefile Viburnum, Viburnum tomentosum, is a lovely shrub that provides a three-season interest. It has large white, lacy blooms in spring. Scarlet berries in late summer, and beautiful maroon-purple fall foliage. Birds love this shrub. This shrub has a strong horizontal growth habit. Prune to maintain desired size. (4-5'). Easy to grow in sun or shade. |
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