Allegheny Plum (Prunus alleghaniensis)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Prunus alleghaniensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasantly acid. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The thick juicy flesh is pleasantly acid.; The fruit can also be made into jams, preserves etc.; The fruit has a tough skin, it can be up to 2cm in diameter and contains one large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and woodland edges[43, in low moist soils and on dry ridges, especially limestone bluffs. It forms large thickets in open sites, or grows as individual trees in woodland shade. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)