Flowering almond, Elm-leaved Mei, Yuye Mei, Flowering plum, Rose tree of China
Prunus triloba
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 3.5 m high and spreads 3.5 m wide. The leaves are 6 cm long. The leaves have 3 lobes. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are pale pink. They open before or with the leaf buds. The fruit is red and has a downy skin.
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It is more hardy than Prunus mume. It grows in north China between 600-2,500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Central Asia, China, Korea, Russia, Tajikistan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds