Japanese alpine cherry
Prunus nipponica
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A small tree that loses its leaves. It grows 5 m tall. The flowers are white to pink.
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Where it is found
Temperate.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Prunus alpina Koidz.; Prunus iwagiensis Koehne; Prunus iwozana Koidz.;