New Mexico Forestry Division Conservation Seedling Program

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Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 4 feet
Water Requirements: Low
Alkalinity Tolerance: Moderate
Preferred Elevation: 3000 - 8000
Cold Hardiness: Good-Excellent
Color: It has green leaves and red fruit
Suggested Uses: wildlife plantings and erosion control.
Pest Problems: aphids.
Tree Description: Sand Cherry is a small fast growing shrub readily used by song birds. It produces clusters of white flowers in the spring followed by sweet black cherries nearly 3/4" in diameter. Sand cherry requires cross-pollination to produce fruit. It has high calcium carbonate tolerance and low salinity tolerance. The optimum soil pH is 5.3 to 7.5. It is shade intolerant. Hardiness zones are 3 through 8 at elevations between 3000 and 8000 feet. The width is between 3 and 6 feet.
The distribution season has closed, please check back later to place an order. If you have any questions please contact the Seedling Coordinator at 505-660-0412.