Prunus japonica var. nakai
(H. Lév.) Rehder
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPrunus japonica (also Cerasus japonica), also called Japanese bush cherry, Oriental bush cherry, or Korean bush cherry is a shrub species in the genus Prunus that is widely cultivated for ornamental use. Its native range extends from Central China through to the Korean peninsula.
Description
A temperate shrub from sunny mountain slopes with oval leaves bearing deep teeth, hardy to zone 4 and belonging to the Rosaceae family. It produces both fruit and seeds that are edible.
Edible Uses
Both the fruit and seeds are eaten.
Distribution
Temperate. It grows on sunny mountain slopes. It suits hardiness zone 4.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Korea, Manchuria, North America, USA,
Notes
There are about 200 Prunus species.
References (4)
- Hwang, H., et al, 2013, A Study on the Flora of 15 Islands in the Western Sea of Jeollanamdo Province, Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Vol. 6, No. 2 281-310
- Jackes, D. A., 2007, Edible Forest Gardens
- J. Arnold Arbor. 3:29. 1921
- Plants for a Future, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
