Afghan bush cherry
Prunus jacquemontii

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 2.4 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval. The flowers are pink. The flowers occur in groups of 2 or 3. The fruit are round and 2 cm long. They are red and juicy.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In the Indian Himalayas it grows between 2,800-3,300 m above sea level. It grows in cold arid places. It suits hardiness zone 6-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Central Asia, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tibet

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jikhin, Kursang, Makheen, Tarqui

Synonyms

Amygdalus humilis Edgew.; Cerasus jacquemontii (Hook.f.) Buser;