Alabama Cherry (Prunus alabamensis)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Prunus alabamensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft 3in). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 10mm in diameter, it has a thin acid flesh and contains a single large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 10mm in diameter, it has a thin acid flesh and contains a single large seed.; Seed - raw or cooked.; Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Rare and local on the summits of low mountains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)