Cocomilia Wild Plum / Cherry (Prunus cocomilia)

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

Prunus cocomilia is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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. A bitter or sour flavour. The fruit is rarely produced in Britain. The fruit is about 2cm in diameter and contains one large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A bitter or sour flavour.; The fruit is rarely produced in Britain.; The fruit is about 2cm in diameter and contains one large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Hedgerows in the mountains of N. Italy and the Balkans. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)