Morello Cherry (Prunus cerasus austera)

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

Prunus cerasus austera is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. 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, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet, but is pleasantly acid and it can be eaten out of hand, used in pies, preserves etc or dried for later use. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is neither bitter nor sweet, but is pleasantly acid and it can be eaten out of hand, used in pies, preserves etc or dried for later use.; The fruit has a dark juice.; The fruit is about 18mm in diameter and contains one large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)