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Bush Sour Cherry

Prunus cerasus frutescensfam. Rosaceae
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Prunus cerasus frutescens (Bush Sour Cherry) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Prunus cerasus frutescens este un mic arbust decidu origineal din regiunea Caucasică de nord. Cunoscut pentru cererea sa de lumină ușoară sau parțială, acest plant se dezvolte în condiții umide cu soluri bine aeriate care pot fi ușoare (sândal), medii sau grele (argil). Are un grad de durabilitate între 3-7, făcându-l adaptabil la diferite climatice din această zonă. Arbustul este atât alimentar cât și medicinal; fructele și semințele sale sunt utilizate pentru beneficiile lor. Un caracteristică distinctivă este capacitatea sa de a crește în parțial umbră, iar alt caracteristică notabilă este înălțimea compactă de aproximativ 1 metru.

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What is Bush Sour Cherry?

Prunus cerasus frutescens este un mic arbust decidu origineal din regiunea Caucasică de nord. Cunoscut pentru cererea sa de lumină ușoară sau parțială, acest plant se dezvolte în condiții umide cu soluri bine aeriate care pot fi ușoare (sândal), medii sau grele (argil).

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Cultivare

Prunus cerasus frutescens se dezvolte în lumină ușoară sau parțială și preferă soluri umide care pot fi ușoare (sândal), medii sau grele (argil). Este durabil în zonele 3-7, făcându-l adecvat pentru regiuni temperate. Pentru creșterea optimă, mențineți solul umed dar evitați a răcori. Această plantă crește la o înălțime de aproximativ 1 metru și poate fi propagaționată prin semințe.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
3-7
Mature size
1.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Bush Sour Cherry for the first time

8steps

Start with a bush sour cherry for a simple, rewarding gardening project.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Bush sour cherry saplings or seeds, garden tools like trowel and rake.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in early spring before new growth starts or in late fall after leaves have dropped.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure soil is well-draining; amend with compost if necessary. For containers, use a mix of light, medium, and heavy soils.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant saplings 1 meter apart in the garden. Sow seeds directly where you want them to grow, covering lightly.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun or partial shade. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Prune in late winter to maintain shape.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune annually in late winter to encourage fruiting and remove dead branches.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting regular pruning.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:FruitSeed
Edible uses: Oil, Gum, Tea
Other uses:AdhesiveDyeGumHedgerowoilLumber
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Distribuție

1 native · 81 introduced
Distribution across3 continents· 1 native· 81 introduced
Europe17 regions
native (1)Russia
introduced (16)AustriaBelgiumBulgariaFranceGermanyHungaryIrelandItalyPolandPortugalRussiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUkraineUnited Kingdom
Asia10 regions
introduced (10)AfghanistanChinaGeorgiaIranKazakhstanPakistanSouth KoreaTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistan
Americas1 region
introduced (1)United States
Broader regions
introduced:Argentina South, Baltic States, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Delaware, District of Columbia, East Himalaya, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Irkutsk, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Masachusettes, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Himalaya, West Virginia, Yugoslavia
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Prunus cerasus frutescens (Bush Sour Cherry) — botanical photograph
Bush Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus frutescens)
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