Appalachian sand plum, Sesquehana sandcherry
Prunus susquehanae

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are silvery blue-green underneath. The leaves are simple with teeth along the edge. It loses its leaves in winter. The leaves are 3-7 cm long by 1.5-3 cm wide. The fruit is fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grow in sandy and barren areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cerasus susquehanae (Willd.) Sweet; Prunus cuneata Raf.; Prunus pumila var. susquehanae; and others