Bitter cherry, Oregon cherry
Prunus emarginata

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows up to 20 m high. The trunk is 70 cm across. The leaves are oval and 3-8 cm long. They gradually taper to the base. Both surfaces are dull yellowish-green. The flowers occur in clusters of 5-12. The fruit are 6-15 mm across. They are bright red but become darker red. They are bitter.

There are about 200 Prunus species.

Where it is found

Temperate. It grows in lightly wooded areas and along streams.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are occasionally eaten fresh. The fruit are used to make jelly.

It is a prized fruit.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cerasus emarginata Douglas ex Hook.;