ExplorePlants

plums, cherries, and allies

Prunus

Plums and cherries are delicious fruits that grow on trees. They come in many colors, like red, purple, and yellow, and are sweet and juicy, perfect for snacks!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The plums, cherries, and allies are typically trees or shrubs with smooth bark, often exfoliating in strips. They have simple, serrated leaves and produce beautiful white or pink five-petaled flowers, usually in clusters. Their distinct fruits are fleshy drupes, appearing in vibrant reds, purples, yellows, or oranges.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusPrunus
plums, cherries, and allies
deciduous trait badgeflowering trait badgespring_blooming trait badgefruit_bearing trait badge
plums, cherries, and allies

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

Be the first to snap!

Interesting facts

Ancient Romans cultivated cherries and plums, spreading them across their empire!

Cherry wood is highly prized for making beautiful furniture and musical instruments.

Many cherry and plum pits contain a small amount of a cyanide compound.

The Prunus genus includes over 400 different kinds of trees and shrubs worldwide!

Special abilities

Ability

Sweet Seed Spreaders

Plums, cherries, and allies produce delicious, sugary fruits that attract animals to eat them, spreading seeds far and wide.

Ability

Toxic Shield

Plums, cherries, and allies have leaves and seeds containing cyanide compounds, protecting them from hungry herbivores.

Ability

Early Bloom Advantage

Plums, cherries, and allies often bloom very early in spring, giving them a head start on pollination before other plants.

Measurements & details

Height
100-1500 cm
Spread
50-1000 cm
Flower Size
1-3 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen, aiding reproduction.

eaten by

American robin

Turdus migratorius

Feasts on ripe cherries, helping disperse seeds.

parasitizes

Western cherry fruit fly

Rhagoletis indifferens

Larvae develop inside cherry fruits.

eaten by

American black bear

Ursus americanus

Enjoys sweet plums and cherries in season.

Traits

Also known as

Stone Fruits

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash fruits before eating them to keep them clean and safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is plums, cherries, and allies?

100-1500 cm

How wide does plums, cherries, and allies spread?

50-1000 cm

How big are the flowers on plums, cherries, and allies?

1-3 cm

When does plums, cherries, and allies bloom?

Spring

Is plums, cherries, and allies edible?

Yes

Is plums, cherries, and allies toxic?

Mild

What is plums, cherries, and allies's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is plums, cherries, and allies pollinated?

Insect

Snap Map

Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.

Loading map…

Recent Snaps

Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.

Where to spot

More Plants