Miyama Cherry (Prunus maximowiczii)

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

Prunus maximowiczii is a deciduous Tree growing to 7.5 m (24ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in 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, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 5mm in diameter and contains one large seed. Flowers - preserved in salt and used as a condiment. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 5mm in diameter and contains one large seed.; Flowers - preserved in salt and used as a condiment.; Seed - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Shady mountain forests, stony places with humus soil, sometime escaping on open mountain slopes with shrubby or herbaceous vegetation at elevations of 1000 - 1100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)