Prunus salicina (Prunus ussuriensis)

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

Prunus ussuriensis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in). It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from July 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. 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. The fruit can be up to 25mm in diameter and 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.; The fruit can be up to 25mm in diameter and 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.

Habitat & North American Range

Forest marginsand beside streams at elevations of 400 - 800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)