Plant Details

Prunus salicina x cerasifera

Russian plum

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Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Prunus salicina x cerasifera.

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Russian plum
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Russische pruim
French
  • Prunier russe
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Prunus salicina x cerasifera
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Prunus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Russian plum

Plant characteristics

Layer: Fruit tree
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Growth rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 4-8
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit, Seed
Edibility rating:
(3)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
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

Harvest starts: 15/07
Harvest ends: 15/09

Crown

Crown shape: Broad pyramidal
Crown density: Dense crown

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 343710; name ID 2958711; Prunus L.. Family column.

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.