Armeniaca mandshurica var. mandshurica
(Maximowicz) Skvortzov.
Dong bei xing
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Description
A temperate tree in the Rosaceae family growing 5-15 m tall, native to mixed forests and mountain regions in northern China at 200-1,000 m elevation, and hardy in zones 3-9.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten, though some varieties can be dry or bitter.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are larger kinds is eaten. Some kinds can be dry or bitter.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in mixed forests and mountain regions in open sunny positions between 200-1,000 m altitude in northern China. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Korea, North Korea, Russia, USA,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Flora of China Vol. 9, p 399
- Jackes, D. A., 2007, Edible Forest Gardens
