Wild Goose Plum (Prunus munsoniana)

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

Prunus munsoniana is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in April, 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic flesh that is often of good dessert quality. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Thin skinned with a juicy aromatic flesh that is often of good dessert quality.; It can be eaten out of hand, used in pies, preserves etc or be dried for later use.; We do not know how large the fruit is but it contains a seed the shell of which is 15mm x 20mm.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich soils along the banks of streams, floodplains, pastures, roadsides and edges of woodlands, often forming thickets. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)