Prunus salicina x armeniaca
Plant Details
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acid Neutral Basic
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Seed
Dye
Description
The fruit of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked. The fruits are large, round, and sweet in flavor, with firm pink/red flesh. The skin is red with green/yellow spots, giving the fruit a colorful appearance. As the fruit ripens, the skin becomes increasingly red.
Harvest Data
Crown Data
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
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Mespilus germanica Medlar |
Mespilus germanica attracts pollinators which can enhance the fruit set of Prunus salicina x armeniaca. |
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Malus domestica Apple |
Malus domestica can provide cross-pollination and improve the overall yield of Prunus salicina x armeniaca. |
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Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica can share similar pests and diseases which may lead to a more manageable garden ecosystem. |
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Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Prunus avium complements Prunus salicina x armeniaca in terms of disease resistance and enhances the diversity of the garden. |
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Acer campestre Field Maple, Hedge maple |
Acer campestre can provide shade which helps to moderate the temperature around Prunus salicina x armeniaca roots. |
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Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut |
Castanea sativa can enrich the soil with nutrients that benefit the growth of Prunus salicina x armeniaca. |
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Sorbopyrus auricularis Bollwyller Pear |
Sorbopyrus auricularis can help deter pests that may affect Prunus salicina x armeniaca. |