Desert Peach (Prunus andersonii)

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

Prunus andersonii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft). 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Considered to be a great delicacy. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Considered to be a great delicacy.; Seed - raw or cooked.; Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry slopes and mesas, 1000 - 2200 metres in California. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)