Jenkinsii Wild Plum / Cherry (Prunus jenkinsii)

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

Prunus jenkinsii is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from December to March. 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

pleasant when raw, it is used in tarts etc. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Too acid to be pleasant when raw, it is used in tarts etc.; The ovoid fruit is up to 16mm in diameter and contains a single large seed.; Seed - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, mountain regions and ravines at elevations of 1000 - 1800 metres in SW Yunnan, China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)