Korean cherry, Wheat plum, Dwarf flowering almond
Prunus glandulosa
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall and spreads 1.5 m wide. The branches are upright. The leaves are rather narrow and have fine teeth along the edges. The flowers are white or pink. The fruit are dark red.
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Europe, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten preserved or pickled.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be pruned heavily to increase flowering next year.