Wild Himalayan Cherry (Prunus cerasoides)

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

Prunus cerasoides is a deciduous Tree growing to 30 m (98ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower in April. 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. Acid and astringent, they are only occasionally eaten raw but are more often cooked. The fruit is about 15mm in diameter and contains one large seed. Gum - chewed. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Acid and astringent, they are only occasionally eaten raw but are more often cooked.; The fruit is about 15mm in diameter and contains one large seed.; Obtained from the trunk, it can be employed as a substitute for gum tragacanth, see Astragalus spp.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, 1200 - 2400 metres. Forests in ravines at elevations of 700 - 3700 metres in western China. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)