Prunus besseyi - Hansen's bush cherry

Hansen’s bush cherry (Prunus besseyi) is a hardy shrub known for its small, tart cherries. The fruit is used in jams and jellies, while the plant itself is valued for its tolerance to harsh climates and use in windbreaks and wildlife gardens.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 3¹
• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹

Outputs

• Human food²
• Wildlife habitat²

Type

• Prunus spp.
• Shrub¹
• Deciduous¹

Functions

• Attracting beneficial insects²

Footnotes

1. Prunus besseyi | Plants for a Future ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵ ↩⁶

2. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 10-1 ↩ ↩² ↩³