Japanese Plum (Prunus japonica nakai)

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

Prunus japonica nakai is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet agreeable flavour, they make a good pie. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A sweet agreeable flavour, they make a good pie.; A very good size, about 50mm in diameter with one large seed.; Seed - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Open country and roadsides. Sunny mountain slopes at elevations of 100 - 200 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)