Miyama cherry, Miyama-zakura
Prunus maximowiczii

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 6 m high and spreads 6 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are small and have teeth. The flowers are creamy white.

There are about 200 Prunus species.

Where it is found

Temperate. In northern China it grows between 100-1,100 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Russia

How it is used for food

The flowers are preserved in salt and stored for future use. The fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Flowers, fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Padus maximowiczii;