Undulata Wild Plum / Cherry (Prunus undulata)

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

Prunus undulata is an evergreen Shrub growing to 12 m (39ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from December to March. 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. The fruit is quite small, about 11mm x 16mm. Seed - raw or cooked. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is quite small, about 11mm x 16mm.; Seed - raw or cooked.; Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter - see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Slopes in broad-leaved evergreen and mixed coniferous forests, beside streams at elevations of 500 - 3600 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)