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Cherry plum

Prunus cerasifera

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Common names

74 names · 42 languages
EnglishYour language
+6 more namesShow fewer names
  • Myrobalan[2][4]
  • Myrobalan Plum[1]
  • Purple Leaf Flowering Plum[1]
  • Purple Leaf Plum[1]
  • Purple-leaf Plum[2][4]
  • Weeping Plum[1]
Other languages (41)
Dutch
  • Kerspruim[2][4]
  • kroos
  • Myrobalaan
French
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Afrikaans
  • Kersiepruim[4]
Albanian
  • Kumbulla qershimbajtëse[4]
Arabic
  • جانيرك[4]
  • خوخ كرزي[4]
Armenian
  • Սալորենի սովորական[4]
Basque
  • gerezi-aranondo[4]
Belarusian
  • Алыча, ці Сліва растапыраная[4]
Bulgarian
  • Джанка[4]
Catalan
  • Mirabolà[4]
  • Prunera de fulla vermella[4]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
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Czech
  • myrobalán[4]
  • slivoň myrobalán[4]
Danish
Estonian
  • alõtša[4]
  • haraline ploomipuu[4]
Finnish
  • kirsikkaluumupuu[4]
Galician
  • Abruñeiro dos xardíns[4]
Georgian
  • ტყემალი[4]
German
Greek
  • Κορομηλιά[4]
  • Προύμνη η κερασιόκαρπος[4]
  • Ρικά[4]
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  • Τζαρνικιά[4]
Hebrew
  • שזיף הדובדבן[4]
Hungarian
  • Cseresznyeszilva[4]
Italian
Japanese
  • ミロバランスモモ[4]
Korean
  • 자엽꽃자두[4]
Kurdish
  • ئالووچە[4]
Latvian
  • Ķiršveida plūme[4]
Lithuanian
  • Vyšninė slyva[4]
Norwegian
  • kirsebærplomme[4]
Polish
  • Śliwa wiśniowa[4]
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
  • Алыча[4]
Slovak
  • slivka čerešňoplodá[4]
  • trnka čerešňoplodá[4]
Slovenian
  • mirobalana[4]
Spanish
Swedish
  • körsbärsplommon[4]
Turkish
  • Kiraz Eriği[4]
Ukrainian
  • Алича[4]
  • Слива розлога[4]
Welsh
  • Coeden goeg-geirios[4]
Sources & name notes (4)

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

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Prunus cerasifera — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Cherry Plum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Mirabelle — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Myrobalan Plum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Purple Leaf Flowering Plum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Purple Leaf Plum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Weeping Plum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus cerasifera.
[2] Prunus cerasifera — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • cherry plum — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Kerspruim — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Myrobolan — results[0].names[59]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Cherry-plum — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Kirschpflaume — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Myrobalane — results[0].names[67]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Myrobalan — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Purple-leaf Plum — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Ciruelo mirobolano — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Myrobalan — results[0].names[60]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Prunier myrobolan — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Prunier porte-cerise — results[0].names[58]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Prunier-cerise — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Amolo — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Marusticano — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Mirabolano — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Ameixoeira-de-jardim — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
[3] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Prunus cerasifera ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Cherry plum (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168394; taxon 4N8QW.
  • Kirschpflaume (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 168395; taxon 4N8QW.
[4] Prunus cerasifera — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • cherry plum — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Kerspruim — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Myrobolan — results[0].names[59]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Cherry-plum — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Kirschpflaume — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Myrobalane — results[0].names[67]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Myrobalan — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Purple-leaf Plum — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Ciruelo mirobolano — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Myrobalan — results[0].names[60]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Prunier myrobolan — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Prunier porte-cerise — results[0].names[58]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Prunier-cerise — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Amolo — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Marusticano — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Mirabolano — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Ameixoeira-de-jardim — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Mirabolà — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • myrobalán — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Mirabel — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • haraline ploomipuu — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • slivoň myrobalán — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • kirsebærplomme — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Алыча — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • kirsikkaluumupuu — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Śliwa wiśniowa — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • שזיף הדובדבן — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • ミロバランスモモ — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Vyšninė slyva — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • 樱桃李 — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • alõtša — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Սալորենի սովորական — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • خوخ كرزي — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • جانيرك — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • körsbärsplommon — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Κορομηλιά — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Προύμνη η κερασιόκαρπος — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Τζαρνικιά — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Ρικά — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • 紫葉李 — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • 紫叶李 — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Amula — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Divlja šljiva — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Cibor — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Zerdelija — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • 櫻桃李 — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • gerezi-aranondo — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Джанка — results[0].names[44]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Corcoduș — results[0].names[45]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Prunera de fulla vermella — results[0].names[46]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Алича — results[0].names[47]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Алыча, ці Сліва растапыраная — results[0].names[48]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Kersiepruim — results[0].names[49]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • 자엽꽃자두 — results[0].names[50]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • mirobalana — results[0].names[51]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Cseresznyeszilva — results[0].names[52]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Ķiršveida plūme — results[0].names[53]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Слива розлога — results[0].names[54]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Abruñeiro dos xardíns — results[0].names[55]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Kumbulla qershimbajtëse — results[0].names[56]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • 樱李 — results[0].names[57]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • slivka čerešňoplodá — results[0].names[61]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Coeden goeg-geirios — results[0].names[62]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • ტყემალი — results[0].names[63]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • trnka čerešňoplodá — results[0].names[64]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • Kiraz Eriği — results[0].names[65]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
  • ئالووچە — results[0].names[66]; taxon id 55837; Prunus cerasifera.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Prunus cerasifera is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Rosaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
4.57–9.14 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
4.57–7.62 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Dense; Rounded; Spreading; Vase

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Prunus species in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

Genus-level guidance, not a rating for this individual species or a particular cultivar. RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Native range
SE. Europe to C. Asia and Himalaya.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
Agroforestry database

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Fruit tree
Size
S,M
Dimensions
9.00 m high × 9.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
5-8
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Fruit, Seed
Functions
Dye, Hedge, Rootstock, Windbreak
Edibility
4 out of 5
Medicinal value
2 out of 5

Fruit - This small fruit, about the size of a plum, can be eaten raw or used in pies, tarts, jam, etc. It has a thin skin and a sweet taste. The flesh is both creamy and juicy. This fruit can hang on the tree until October. With a diameter of about 30 mm, it contains a large seed. Seed - The seed can be eaten raw or cooked. However, if the seed is too bitter, do not eat it due to its toxicity. See the explanation above for more information.

Sources and references

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

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Prunus cerasifera — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1041548; ID 4N8QW; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1041548; ID 4N8QW; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Prunus cerasifera — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 2, entry Prunus species (top 202 pt)

    Source checked on .

  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Prunus cerasifera — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 345838; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1527402, 1527403, 1527404, 1527406, 1527407, 1527408, 1527410, 1527413, 1527415, 1527416, 1527417, 1527418, 1527419, 1527420, 1527421, 1527422, 1527423, 1527424, 1527425, 1527426, 1527427, 1527428, 1527429, 1527430, 1527431, 1527432

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.