Tangutica Wild Plum / Cherry (Prunus tangutica)

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

Prunus tangutica is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in March, and the seeds ripen from July to 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

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 very thin flesh. The fruit is about 20mm in diameter and contains one 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.; A very thin flesh.; The fruit is about 20mm in diameter and contains one large seed.; Seed - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Sunny slopes, beside streams at elevations of 1500 - 2600 metres in S Gansu and NW Sichuan Provinces. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)