Prunus tomentosa
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Prunus tomentosa
Also known as:
Nanking cherry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.50 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
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, Leaves, Seed
Fruit, Leaves, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
Fruit - eaten raw or cooked. It is juicy and has a lightly sweet taste. Unripe fruits can be canned. The fruit is about 12 mm in diameter and contains a large seed. The seed can be eaten raw or cooked, but if it tastes too bitter, do not eat it due to its toxicity. The buds are prepared and eaten. (This refers to the flower or leaf buds).
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Prunus persica Peach |
Provides pollination support and increases fruit yields due to cross-pollination. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Similar flowering times help in pollination, leading to better fruit set. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Acts as a windbreak and helps in maintaining soil moisture around the Prunus. |
|
Rosa rugosa Ramanas Rose, Rugosa rose |
Attracts beneficial insects and provides habitat for pollinators. |
|
Cornus mas Cornelian cherry dogwood |
Offers attractive flowers and fruit, which can enhance biodiversity in the garden. |
|
Calendula officinalis Marigold, Pot marigold |
Repels certain pests while attracting pollinators, encouraging a healthy ecosystem. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Companion planting helps deter pests and provides ground cover, improving soil health. |