Prunus avium
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Large
Height:
18.00 m
Width:
7.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Gom, Wood, Bee plant
Dye, Gom, Wood, Bee plant
Description
The fruit, both raw and cooked, can be sweet or bitter, but never sour. It is used in dishes such as pies and jams because of its sweet taste. The fruit consists of about 78% water and contains 8.5-14% sugars. With a diameter of about 20 mm, the fruit contains a large seed. Be careful not to eat the seed if it is too bitter, as it can then be toxic. An edible gum can be obtained by processing the bark.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
31/07
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana (hazelnut) can enhance soil fertility through its nitrogen-fixing process and provide a sheltering canopy that benefits Prunus avium. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Malus domestica (apple tree) can attract beneficial insects that help pollinate Prunus avium and deter pests. |
|
Prunus persica Peach |
Prunus persica (peach tree) shares similar growing conditions and can help mutually promote growth through similar pest resistance. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Vaccinium corymbosum (highbush blueberry) can acidify the soil, which benefits Prunus avium and helps with nutrient availability. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia (serviceberry) can enhance biodiversity and attract pollinators that also benefit Prunus avium. |