Ussurian plum
Prunus ussuriensis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are oval and 4-7 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are pale green underneath. The flowers are in groups of 2 or 3 and are 1 cm across. The petals are white. The fruit are purplish red. They are oval and 1.5-2.5 cm across.

There are about 200 Prunus species.

Where it is found

Temperate. It grows near streams in north China between 400-800 m above sea level. It is resistant to extreme cold.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Korea, Manchuria, Russia, Siberia

How it is used for food

The fruit are preserved in sugar and eaten. They are also eaten raw.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

In northern China it flowers in April to May and fruits in June to September.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Probably now Prunus salicina;