Plants in genus prunus
Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'
Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' is a compact evergreen shrub with broad, glossy green leaves. It produces fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring and early summer, followed by small black decorative berries. This plant is heat, drought, and wind tolerant, making it suitable for fire-wise landscapes. It can be pruned into various shapes, adding versatility to its ornamental appeal.
Prunus avium 'Sweetheart'
Prunus avium 'Sweetheart' is a self-fruitful cherry tree that produces large, sweet, juicy fruit in mid-July. It grows 30-35 feet tall and features ornamental pinkish blooms in mid-April. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8 and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Prunus armeniaca 'Golden Sweet'
Prunus armeniaca 'Golden Sweet' is an apricot tree known for producing sweet, juicy, freestone apricots. This late-season fruiting variety is self-fertile but benefits from nearby apricot trees for better yield. It features ornamental pink-hued white blossoms and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Prunus pumila var. besseyi
Prunus pumila var. besseyi, also known as the Sand Cherry, is a cold-hardy, native American shrub that produces attractive white flowers in May and sweet, purplish-black fruit. It features silvery gray-green foliage that turns fiery red-purple in the fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and poor, rocky soil, making it a versatile choice for challenging landscapes.