Prunus cerasifera

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Prunus cerasifera
Also known as: Cherry plum
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Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Format: -
Height: 9.00 m
Width: 9.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Dye, Hedge, Rootstock, Wind trap

Description

Fruit - This small fruit, about the size of a plum, can be eaten raw or used in pies, tarts, jam, etc. It has a thin skin and a sweet taste. The flesh is both creamy and juicy. This fruit can hang on the tree until October. With a diameter of about 30 mm, it contains a large seed. Seed - The seed can be eaten raw or cooked. However, if the seed is too bitter, do not eat it due to its toxicity. See the explanation above for more information.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08
End of Harvest: 15/09

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed Piramidaal
Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Corylus avellana
Hazel 		Provides nitrogen fixation and rich organic matter when leaves fall, improving soil health.
Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper Mulberry 		Acts as a windbreak and provides shade, helping to regulate temperature and protect from harsh conditions.
Halesia carolina
Silver-bell tree 		Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators which can help with fruit set and increase yield.
Cydonia oblonga
Quince 		Companion's roots can help to improve soil structure and moisture retention for the Prunus.
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust, false acacia 		Fixes nitrogen in the soil, enriching the nutrient content for surrounding plants.
Crataegus monogyna
Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn 		Acts as a natural deterrent for pests and provides habitat for beneficial wildlife.