Dwarf almond, Russian almond
Prunus besseriana
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree that loses its leaves.
There are about 200 Prunus species. It is used as a frost resistant rootstock for almond. The name is ambiguous.
Where it is found
Temperate.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Europe, Siberia
How it is used for food
The seeds are the source of an oil. The fruit is eaten. If it is bitter it should be avoided or cooked to remove the cyanide.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed but these need cold treatment for 2-3 months before they grow easily.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Amygdalus besseriana Schott.; Amygdalus nana;