Dwarf American Cherry (Prunus pumila susquehanae)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Prunus pumila susquehanae is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower in May. 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

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich and pleasantly acid taste when fully ripe though they are sometimes slightly bitter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A reasonable size, up to 10mm in diameter with one large seed.; A rich and pleasantly acid taste when fully ripe though they are sometimes slightly bitter.; Eaten out of hand, used in preserves or dried for later use.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy beaches, dunes and calcareous shores and ledges. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)