Prunus rufoides (Prunus dielsiana)

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

Prunus dielsiana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from June to July. 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 cherry[11, it is about 8mm in diameter and contains one large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; a cherry[11, it is about 8mm in diameter and contains one large seed.; Seed - raw or cooked.; Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, ravines and stream banks at elevations of 500 - 1400 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)