Prunus Species, Mountain Cherry, Rock Cherry, Spreading Prostate Cherry
Prunusprostrata

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Prunus (PROO-nus)
Species: prostrata (prost-RAY-tuh)

Synonym:Amygdalus prostrata

Synonym:Cerasus prostrata var. glabrifolia

Synonym:Prunus prostrata subsp. discolor

Synonym:Prunus prostrata var. glabrifolia

Synonym:Prunus prostrata subsp. humilis

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting