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The Dwarf Bush Cherry - Prunus beseyi

Why Hansen’s Bush Cherry?

The Hansen’s Bush Cherry tree is a breathtaking and enchanting tree that can easily enhance the beauty of your landscape. The tree produces creeping stems that grow outwards from the plant, and the branches grow 3 to 9 feet high. The tree has small white to pinkish flowers that simultaneously give it a creepy and beautiful look. 

Beautiful flowers in the spring give way to fruits in the mid-season. The wildlife enjoys the fruits, while the plants are ideal for landscaping due to their attractive flowers and neat prostrate growth. 

The largest of the North American cherries, Sixteen quarts of cherries from a single, 3-year old bush. Hansen’s Bush Cherry are beautiful flowering shrubs and a virtual "Cherry Factory," it can be eaten straight from the bush, made into preserves or pies, or dried for later use. 

The tree is easy to cultivate and prefers sandy soils close to a water body. However, it will grow readily on any soil that has good drainage. It is drought tolerant but can suffer during short durations of flooding.

Hansen’s Bush Cherry, Prunus beseyi can be used for lakeshore and streambank stabilization and has an extensive root system that traps sand during flood events.

Pollination: Self-Fertile and pollinated by insects.

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Key Information for Hansen's Bush Cherry (2-3 Foot) (Prunus besseyi):

• 📏Size: Hansen's Bush Cherry is a deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of 2-6 feet (0.6-1.8 m) and a spread of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 m).
• 🍂Foliage: The foliage of Hansen's Bush Cherry is deciduous, with elliptic to obovate leaves that turn shades of red, orange, or yellow in the fall.
• 🌼Flowers & Fruit: In spring, Hansen's Bush Cherry produces small, white flowers in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, red to black, cherry-like fruits that are edible and attract birds.
• ↕️Growth Habit: Hansen's Bush Cherry has a mounded, spreading growth habit with slender branches.
• ☀️Sunlight: Hansen's Bush Cherry thrives in full sun and is tolerant of various light conditions.
• 🪨Soil: Hansen's Bush Cherry prefers well-drained soil and is often found in dry, sandy, or rocky habitats.
• 🗺️Hardiness: Hansen's Bush Cherry is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8.
• 🧪pH Level: Hansen's Bush Cherry prefers a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH between 5.0 and 6.5.
• 🌳Pruning: Pruning of Hansen's Bush Cherry should be done in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Remove any dead or damaged branches and prune to shape the shrub as needed.
• 🐛Pests & Disease: Hansen's Bush Cherry is generally resistant to pests and diseases. Regular care can help maintain a healthy shrub.

Pollination of Hansen's Bush Cherry (2-3 Foot) (Prunus besseyi):

Hansen's Bush Cherry flowers are hermaphroditic, containing both male and female reproductive parts. The flowers are insect-pollinated and attract bees and other pollinators. The small, cherry-like fruits that follow are enjoyed by birds and wildlife. Humans can also use the fruits for making jams and preserves. Hansen's Bush Cherry is an excellent choice for rock gardens, dry landscapes, and xeriscapes. Its tolerance to dry and poor soils makes it suitable for challenging planting sites. The shrub's compact size and attractive blooms make it an appealing addition to small gardens and urban spaces. Hansen's Bush Cherry provides ecological benefits, such as attracting pollinators and offering food for wildlife, making it valuable for supporting biodiversity in various habitats. Conservation efforts focus on promoting native plants like Hansen's Bush Cherry for their role in sustainable landscaping and ecological restoration.

Fertilization

It is generally recommended to wait to fertilize a bare root plant until it has been established in the ground and is actively growing. This can vary depending on the type of plant and the growing conditions, but it is generally best to wait at least a few weeks to a few months after planting.

During the first year, you should focus on providing the plant with the right amount of water, sunlight and soil to help it become established. Once the plant has become established and is actively growing, you can begin to fertilize it.

You can use a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer or one that is specifically formulated for the type of plant you have. Be sure to follow the instructions on the fertilizer package and apply it at the recommended rate.

It is also important to note that over-fertilizing can be harmful to plants, so it's always best to error on the side of caution and start with a lower amount of fertilizer and increase as needed.

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