Western sandcherry vs Manor cherry plum
Western sandcherry is one of the species behind hardy cherry plum breeding. Manor descends from Sapa and was introduced at Morden in 1945. Its tender, juicy fruit is useful both fresh and in the kitchen.
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| Detail | Western Sandcherry | Manor Cherry Plum |
|---|---|---|
| Background | Native prairie species | Selected Sapa seedling introduced at Morden in 1945 |
| Fruit skin | Purplish black | Dark purple |
| Fruit size | About 1/2 to 5/8 inch across | About 1 to 1 1/4 inches across |
| Growth habit | Low, broad shrub | Large bush or shrub |
| Plant identity | Western sandcherry species plants | Named cultivar grown on its own roots |
A closer look
Western Sandcherry
Western sandcherry has grey green leaves and purplish black fruit ripening in August. Its fruit can be eaten or used in preserves, and it is a parent of many hardy cherry plum hybrids.
Manor Cherry Plum
Manor has tender purplish red flesh and a stone that comes away from the flesh fairly easily. It crops early in its life and is useful for jam and canning as well as fresh eating. It needs a compatible pollinator. Being shown beside sandcherry here does not establish that the two will pollinate each other.