Warty cherry
Prunus verrucosa

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It has many stems. It grows 1.5-2 m tall. The older branches are knotty and brownish-grey. Young shoots are more yellow. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 15-20 mm long by 6-8 mm wide. They have sharp teeth. The flower groups are dense and pink. There are 3-8 flowers on spurs. The fruit is fleshy with a stone inside It is dark red and 7-9 mm long

Where it is found

In Kazakhstan it grows near rocks and on stony slopes. It can tolerate drought.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cerasus verrucosa (Franch.) Nevski;