Bush Cherry (Prunus humilis)

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

Prunus humilis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from July to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Acid but not unpalatable. Very sour according to another report. A reasonable size, it is up to 13mm in diameter and contains one large seed. Seed - raw or cooked. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Acid but not unpalatable.; Very sour according to another report.; A reasonable size, it is up to 13mm in diameter and contains one large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets, mountain slopes and sunny sandy slopes at elevations of 400 - 1800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)