Fenzliana Wild Plum / Cherry (Prunus fenzliana)

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

Prunus fenzliana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. 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. We do not know the size of this fruit but it contains a seed the shell of which is 2.5cm x 1.5cm. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; We do not know the size of this fruit but it contains a seed the shell of which is 2.5cm x 1.5cm.; Seed - raw or cooked.; Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky mountain slopes and rubble covered rock debris of the foothills, to 1500 metres in juniper forests. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)