Pin Cherry (Prunus pensylvanica)

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

Prunus pensylvanica is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower from April to 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. A thin sour flesh. Usually too sour to be eaten raw, it is used mainly for making pies, jellies etc. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter and contains one large seed. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A thin sour flesh.; Usually too sour to be eaten raw, it is used mainly for making pies, jellies etc.; The fruit is about 6mm in diameter and contains one large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky woods in moist rather rich soils. Prefers wet woodlands, old tamarack bogs and interdunal swamps. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)