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Cherry plum

Prunus cerasifera
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Prunus cerasifera (Cherry plum) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Prunus cerasifera, un arbore decidu original din regiuni precum Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria și Grecia. Cunoscut pentru valorile sănătoase și gustative sale, acest plant se adaptează la soluri umede, de tip liniștit până la greu cu pH între 5,5 și 6,5. Această plante, rezistentă în zonele 4-8, ating o înălțime de peste 9 m și este găsită în diverse landscaped precum Afghanistan, Iran, Irak și piețele asiatici. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ folia sa vibrante, adesea cu culori purpure sau roșii, făcând-o o alegere populară pentru gardenuri și parcuri. Fructul și semințele sunt consumabile dar nu sunt de obicei utilizate în aplicații culinare.

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What is Cherry plum?

Prunus cerasifera, un arbore decidu original din regiuni precum Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria și Grecia. Cunoscut pentru valorile sănătoase și gustative sale, acest plant se adaptează la soluri umede, de tip liniștit până la greu cu pH între 5,5 și 6,5.

What is Cherry plum used for?

Traditionally used for immune support, stress & anxiety. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Cherry plum is traditionally used in herbal medicine to support the immune system, often prepared as a decoction or tincture.

    The mechanism by which cherry plum supports immunity is not fully characterised but may involve bioactive compounds that modulate inflammatory responses and enhance immune function.

    ▲ ModerateImmune support →
  • Traditional-use note: Cherry plum appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tincture. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

    Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.

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Cultivare

Prunus cerasifera se dezvolte bine în soluri de tip liniștit până la greu și preferă un pH între 5,5 și 6,5. Este necesară conditii umede dar acest plant toleră diverse texturi ale solului, de la sând la argila. Această arbore este rezistentă în zonele 4-8, fiind potrivită pentru regiuni temperate. Pentru creșterea optimă, plantele de Prunus cerasifera se pot pune în soarelcăpătoare sau umbră parțială. Irrigarea regulată este necesară, mai ales în perioadele seci. Propagarea poate fi făcută prin semințe sau greacuit. Arborele atinge o înălțime de aproximativ 9 m și este peren, oferind beneficii lungă termen în gardena dvs.
Light
7/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Tree
Mature size
9.0 m tall
Soil pH
5.5–6.5
For first-time growers

How to grow Cherry plum for the first time

8steps

Start with a simple cherry plum tree to gain experience in growing trees.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young cherry plum sapling, well-draining soil, and a container or planting site.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant your cherry plum tree in early spring or late autumn when the weather is cooler.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil pH is between 5.5 and 6.5, which can be tested with a home kit. For containers, use a mix of light (sandy), medium, and heavy soils.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant your sapling into a prepared hole that is twice as wide but the same depth as its root ball.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water the tree regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during dry spells. Monitor for any signs of pests or diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide regular watering, especially in dry periods, and mulch around the base to retain moisture. Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune your cherry plum tree annually in late winter to encourage healthy growth and fruit production.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in unsuitable soil conditions, neglecting regular pruning, and not providing enough sunlight.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:FruitSeed
Edible uses: The cherry plum's fruit is edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds are also usable but should be handled with care due to their potential toxicity when ingested in large quantities. Typically, the fruit is enjoyed fresh or used in jams and preserves. Skip the preparation details for brevity.
Other uses:DyeHedgerowRootstockWind breaker
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

26 native · 40 introduced
Distribution across3 continents· 26 native· 40 introduced
Europe22 regions
native (6)AlbaniaBulgariaGreeceRomaniaRussiaUkraine
introduced (16)AustriaBelgiumDenmarkFranceGermanyHungaryIrelandItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalRussiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
Asia10 regions
native (10)AfghanistanChinaIranIraqKazakhstanNepalPakistanTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistan
Africa1 region
introduced (1)Morocco
Broader regions
native:East Aegean Is., East Himalaya, Kirgizstan, Lebanon-Syria, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
introduced:Argentina South, Baltic States, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Czechoslovakia, Idaho, Maryland, Masachusettes, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Washington
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Specimen gallery

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Prunus cerasifera (Cherry plum) — botanical photograph
Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera)
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See also

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