Prunus cerasus

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Prunus cerasus

Also known as: Sour cherry

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Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree

Format: Smal

Height: 6.00 m

Width: 5.00 m

Growth Rate: Slow

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Oil, Seed

Edibility:
(1)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Glue, Dye, Gom, Hedge, Oil

Description

The fruit of this plant is deliciously sour in both raw and cooked forms. You can eat it directly or use it in pies, jams, and more. The fruit can also be dried. The cherry has a diameter of about 18 mm and contains a large seed. The seed can be consumed raw or cooked, but avoid bitter seeds, as they may be toxic. The seeds can be used to produce edible oil, which can serve as salad oil, for example. The leaves can be used as a coffee substitute, while the trunk produces gum.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 20/06

End of Harvest: 10/08

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed piramidaal

Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Malus domestica Apple	Provides pest deterrence and encourages pollinators due to flowering overlap.
Prunus avium Sweet cherry	Enhances fruit set and yield through cross-pollination.
Prunus domestica Plum	Improves soil health and structure through shared root systems.
Prunus persica Peach	Provides shade and improves microclimate, aiding in fruit ripening.
Ficus carica Fig	Attracts beneficial insects and enhances biodiversity.
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush	Provides additional fruiting potential and supports soil health.
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry	Enhances habitat for wildlife and resilience against pests.
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme	Acts as a ground cover that attracts pollinators and reduces weeds.