Greyleaf cherry
Prunus canescens

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrubby tree. It grows 3 m tall. The fruit are round and red and 10-12 mm wide. There is one large seed.

There are about 200 Prunus species. It is an at risk species.

Where it is found

Temperate.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit and seeds are eaten. They can be bitter - due to a cyanide compound and should best be cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Yeyingtao

Synonyms

Cerasus canescens (Bois) S. Ya.Sokolov;