Mountain Cherry (Prunus prostrata)

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

Prunus prostrata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower in April. 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist 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. Not very palatable. The fruit 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. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Not very palatable.; The fruit contains a single large seed.; Seed - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocks on mountains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)