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Cherry-plum

Prunus cerasifera

The cherry-plum tree is a lovely tree that produces small, sweet fruits. Its beautiful pink flowers bloom in spring, making it a favorite for gardens and parks.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Cherry-plum has an early display of delicate white or pale pink blossoms that often appear before its oval leaves in early spring. Its small, round fruits can ripen to a cheerful red, yellow, or deep purple, often hanging abundantly from its branches.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusPrunus
Cherry-plum
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Cherry-plum

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Birds gobble its tiny, sweet plums, helping to spread seeds far and wide!

It's often the very first tree to burst into bloom in spring!

Its fruits are super variable; some trees grow red, others yellow or purple!

People have been cultivating Cherry-plums since ancient Roman times!

Special abilities

Ability

Early Bloom Power

Cherry-plum can bloom before leaves emerge, attracting early pollinators like bees when other food is scarce.

Ability

Pioneer Spirit

It can quickly colonize disturbed land with its strong root system, helping new forests to grow.

Ability

Root Resilience

Cherry-plum has hardy roots often used as a strong base for grafting other plum varieties.

Measurements & details

Height
600-1500 cm
Spread
400-1000 cm
Flower Size
1.5-2.5 cm
Bloom Season
Early spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Helps pollinate early blossoms.

eaten by

Common blackbird

Turdus merula

Feeds on ripe fruits, spreading seeds.

parasitizes

Plum fruit moth

Cydia funebrana

Larvae burrow into and damage its fruits.

parasitizes

Plum fruit weevil

Rhynchites auratus

Weevil larvae feed inside the developing fruit.

Traits

Also known as

Myrobalan Plum

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before picking or eating fruits from trees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Cherry-plum?

600-1500 cm

How wide does Cherry-plum spread?

400-1000 cm

How big are the flowers on Cherry-plum?

1.5-2.5 cm

When does Cherry-plum bloom?

Early spring

Is Cherry-plum edible?

Yes

Is Cherry-plum toxic?

None

What is Cherry-plum's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Cherry-plum pollinated?

Insect

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