Quick answer: Sand cherry (Prunus pumila) is native to 5 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low, Dry |
| Soil | Sandy, high calcium carbonate tolerance |
| Bloom | Apr-Jun |
| Height | Up to 8 ft |
| Wildlife value | Attracts birds, special value to native bees |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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Where is Sand cherry native?
Sand cherry (Prunus pumila) is native to Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Sand cherry bloom?
Sand cherry blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Sand cherry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Low, Dry. Soil: Sandy, high calcium carbonate tolerance. Mature height: Up to 8 ft.
Is Sand cherry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts birds, special value to native bees.
Is Sand cherry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Sand cherry is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Sand cherry seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Prunus pumila on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Sand cherry.
- Beach plum Prunus maritima
- Appalachian gooseberry Ribes rotundifolium
- Hairy beardtongue Penstemon hirsutus
- Adam's needle Yucca filamentosa
- Brown-eyed Susan Rudbeckia triloba
- Common snowberry Symphoricarpos albus
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