Kansuensis Wild Plum / Cherry (Prunus kansuensis)

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

Prunus kansuensis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from January to February, and the seeds ripen from July to September. 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

The fruit is possibly edible. The fruit is up t 20mm in diameter and contains a single large seed.. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity. — The fruit is possibly edible.; The fruit is up t 20mm in diameter and contains a single large seed.; Seed - raw or cooked.; Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain areas at elevations of 1000 - 2300 metres in Gansu, Hubei, Qinghai, Shaanxi and Sichuan Provinces. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)