Fuji cherry
Prunus incisa
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A deciduous shrub or small tree. It grows 5-10 m high. It spreads 4.5 m wide. It is a broad spreading shape. The bark is dark grey and forms cracks along the trunk. The leaves are oval and 6 cm long by 3 cm wide. They taper to a point at the tip. There are sharp teeth along the edge. The leaves are bronze red when young and become dark green and hairy on both sides. The flowers are white or pale pink and are 2 cm across. They have 5 petals with notches in them. The flowers occur in small clusters of 2 or 3. The fruit is egg shaped and purple-black. It is 8 mm long.
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Where it is found
It is native to S.W. Japan. In grows in woods in the mountains. Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds