{"product_id":"prunus-pumilla-sand-cherry","title":"Prunus pumila - Sand Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrunus pumila\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low growing native shrub that forms a spreading mound of fine textured foliage with small white flowers appearing in spring followed by dark purple to black fruit. Its compact habit and adaptability make it a strong choice for naturalized plantings, slopes, and areas where a tough native groundcover is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 - 24 in x 4 - 6 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry sandy to average well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to North America and is commonly found in sandy soils, dunes, and open sites where it plays a role in stabilization and habitat support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small dark fruit that are eaten by songbirds and other wildlife during the summer season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports early season pollinators including butterflies that visit the spring flowers for nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts native bees which forage from the small white blossoms during its spring bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 3 - 5 ft apart to allow plants to spread and form a dense low growing colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for slopes, sandy soils, coastal plantings, and naturalized areas where it can provide groundcover and erosion control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright native grass texture and seasonal color alongside the low spreading form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creates a dense evergreen groundcover that thrives in similar dry sandy conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmorpha canescens (Leadplant)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings soft gray foliage and summer blooms that complement the shrub’s natural look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuniperus horizontalis (Creeping Juniper)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides evergreen structure and additional erosion control in tough sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolidago speciosa (Showy Goldenrod)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds late season color and pollinator support in naturalized plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45948381757601,"sku":"19","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/sandcht.jpg?v=1585940538","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/prunus-pumilla-sand-cherry","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}