Mongolian Cherry (Prunus fruticosa)

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

Prunus fruticosa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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

flavour but very harsh and acid. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A cherry-like flavour but very harsh and acid.; A tart flavour, it can also be made into preserves or dried for later use.; The fruit is about 15mm in diameter and contains one large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and dry grassland. Forest-steppes and steppe zone, broad-leaved forest margins, shrubby thickets, steppes and open dry slopes in Tibet. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)