Prunus susquehanae
Prunus susquehanae Appalachian sandcherry
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Habitat & Range
Rare on dry exposed rocks and mountain tops.
Found mostly in the east of the state. See distribution map at BONAP.
Wetland Code: Not classified
Phenology
Flowers April and May.
Fruits August.
Plant Codes
PA-status: PT (Threatened)
S-rank: S2 (Imperiled)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Prunus susquehanae Appalachian sandcherry
Synonyms: Prunus pumila var. susquehanaeAdd to MyPlants View Distribution
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Plant Summary
deciduous shrub
native
flower color: white
Common Names
Appalachian sandcherry
Appalachian sandplum
Appalachian dwarf-cherry
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