Capulin, Capuli, Capulin black cherry
Prunus serotina subsp. capuli

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to 10-20 m tall. The trunk can be 70 cm across. The fruit occur in large clusters.

There are about 200 Prunus species.

Where it is found

A high altitude tropical plant. It does not require frost for flowering or fruiting. It can tolerate light frosts when 2 years old. It will grow on many different soils. It grows between 900-1,400 m above sea level in Mexico but can be higher.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Europe, Guatemala, Mediterranean, Mexico, North America, Peru, South America, Tasmania, USA, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw and in jellies. The stones or pits are ground and made into flour.

Fruit are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants grow rapidly. They can fruit is 4-5 years.

Its other names

Local names

Capolin, Capulin blanco, Cerezo, Cusabi, Jeco, Pakshumk, Pate, Shimai-ma-lu, Shencua, Shengua, T-nundaya, Tzu'uri, Uasiqui, Xengua

Synonyms

Padus capuli (Cav.) Moldenke; Prunus capuli Cav.; Prunus salicifolia Kunth; Prunus serotina var. salicifolia (Kunth) Koehne;