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Sandcherry (Prunus susquehanae)

Prunus susquehanae, or Sandcherry, is a deciduous North American shrub with white flowers and edible dark purple fruit.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types, but prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Adaptable to poor, dry conditions.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Water regularly during the growing season.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types, but prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Adaptable to poor, dry conditions.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring.

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1.5 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, ovate to elliptic

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Cerasus cuneata (Raf.) Raf.
Cerasus susquehana (Willd.) R.Thomps.
Cerasus susquehanae (Willd.) Sweet
Prunus cuneata Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusPrunus
  • speciesPrunus susquehanae
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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