Low-growing deciduous shrub with a spreading habit. It is valued for its showy white spring flowers, followed by small, dark purple cherries that attract wildlife. It thrives in well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. The foliage turns a striking reddish purple in fall, adding seasonal interest. Attracts bees, butterflies, other pollinators, birds and small mammals.
Botanical Name- Prunus pumila Pronunciation- PROO-nus PYOO-mih-luh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- April – May Companion Plants- Jackmanii Superba Clematis – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Supports multiple pollinators and other fauna Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C8 Yearly Care Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Prune as needed to maintain shape and remove dead wood. Trimming Instructions- Light pruning can be done after flowering to maintain shape. Remove any suckers that emerge from the base to prevent unwanted spreading. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-Tone Possible Issues- Leaf spot, powdery mildew, aphids, scale
