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Prunus besseyi
Rocky Mountains cherry
Other common names
sand cherrywestern sand cherry
Synonyms
Prunus pumila var. besseyiBuy this plant
Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Prunus
- Genus description
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
- Name status
Correct
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