Pacific Plum (Prunus subcordata)

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

Prunus subcordata is a deciduous Tree growing to 7.5 m (24ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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

Pleasantly acid, the best forms have a slight astringency that imparts a distinctive flavour to culinary products made from the fruit. — Fruit - raw or cooked in pies, preserves etc.; Pleasantly acid, the best forms have a slight astringency that imparts a distinctive flavour to culinary products made from the fruit.; Considered to be one of the best flavoured wild fruits of Pacific N.; The fruit is up to 3cm in diameter and contains one large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

By streams, on dry hillsides and in open pine forests. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)