Prunus salicina x cerasifera
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Prunus salicina x cerasifera
Also known as:
Russian plum
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
3.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
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, Seed
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
The fruit can be eaten both raw and cooked. The flesh is very juicy and sweet in flavor, with a hint of Japanese plums.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
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 attracts beneficial insects that help pollinate. |
|
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula |
Repels pests while attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. |
|
Cornus stolonifera, Cornus sericea Red Osier Dogwood, Western dogwood |
Acts as a ground cover, suppressing weeds and increasing soil moisture retention. |
|
Pseudocydonia sinensis Chinese Quince |
Attracts beneficial insects and deters aphids, protecting the tree. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Provides additional food sources for birds and beneficial insects while enhancing biodiversity. |