Prunus pumila
The sandcherry is a successful spreader when in the right sandy, dry conditions. Provides excellent erosion control for sandy sites. Fruit provides food for birds and small mammals. Attracts pollinators.
Height : 3-10 feet
Sandcherry
Spread : 3-10 feet
Light : Full sun
Water : Medium to moist
Soil : Sand, loam
Zone : 4-8
Leaves : Upper is dark green with a pale green underside
Stem : Twigs are reddish brown with mature bark turning a rough, grayish-brown
Flower : Numerous small, white flowers emerge in May-June
Fruit : Shiny, reddish-purple drupe with a single seed inside
Habit : Loosely branched, medium-sized shrub that spreads by rhizomes