Prunus insititia
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
5.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
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, Hedge, Wind trap
Dye, Hedge, Wind trap
Description
Fruit - ripe or cooked. It is more sour than a plum, but still pleasant to eat raw when fully ripe, especially after exposure to frost. The fruit is about 3 cm in size and contains a large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it tastes too bitter, due to toxicity.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
15/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed eirond
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Sorbus aucuparia European mountain ash |
Rowan tree provides shade and habitat for beneficial insects that help pollinate. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberry improves soil quality by adding organic matter and attracts pollinators. |
|
Malus sylvestris Crab Apple, European crab apple |
Wild apple enhances cross-pollination, which can result in better fruit yields for both plants. |
|
Thymus serpyllum Wild Thyme |
Thyme can deter pests and improve the flavor of nearby fruits. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Yarrow attracts beneficial insects and works as a natural pest deterrent. |