Duke Cherry
Prunus x gondouinii
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Duke Cherry, cunoscut scientific sub numele Prunus x gondouinii, este un hibrid de arbori de mere care provine din zonele montane ale Austriei, Cehiei, Franței, Germaniei și Ungariei. Această arbore deciduă se dezvoltă în lumină sau semilumină cu sușteag umed care poate varia de la arenos până la argillaceu. Este durabil în zonele 4-8 și crește până la 6 metri în înălțime. Cunoscut pentru fructele sale comestibile, Duke Cherry are și valoare ornamentală din cauza flori și foliilor sale atractive. Un caracter distinctiv al acestui plant este adaptabilitatea sa; poate crește bine în diferite tipuri de sușteag, indiferent de tipul de umiditate potrivit.
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What is Duke Cherry?
Duke Cherry, cunoscut scientific sub numele Prunus x gondouinii, este un hibrid de arbori de mere care provine din zonele montane ale Austriei, Cehiei, Franței, Germaniei și Ungariei. Această arbore deciduă se dezvoltă în lumină sau semilumină cu sușteag umed care poate varia de la arenos până la argillaceu.
What is Duke Cherry used for?
Traditionally used for digestion, immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Duke Cherry
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources- Duke Cherry, like other Prunus species, has been traditionally used in European herbal medicine to support digestive health. Its fruit and seeds may help alleviate occasional indigestion when consumed as a decoction.
The mechanism is not fully characterised but likely involves compounds such as flavonoids and tannins that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can aid in soothing the gastrointestinal tract.
- Duke Cherry is traditionally used to support immune function, similar to other Prunus species. Consuming the fruit or seeds as a decoction may help bolster the body's natural defenses.
The mechanism is not fully characterised but likely involves polyphenols and vitamin C which have antioxidant properties that can enhance immune response.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Duke Cherry support blend
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Duke Cherry se dezvoltă în lumină complet sau semilumină și preferă sușteag umed care este licht (arenos), mediu sau greu (argillaceu). Crește cel mai bine în zonele durabile 4-8, făcându-l potrivit pentru regiuni temperate. Pentru producția optimă a fructelor, asigurați-vă că sușteagul rămâne constant umed. Propagația poate fi realizată prin semințe. Cu o înălțime de până la 6 metri, acest plant necesită spațiu suficient în jardincelui dumneavoastră.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Mature size
6.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Duke Cherry for the first time
8steps
Start with Duke Cherry as a simple, low-maintenance addition to your garden.
- 1
What you'll need
Duke Cherry saplings, gardening gloves, spade or trowel.
- 2
Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or fall before the first freeze.
- 3
Soil and container prep
Choose a spot with light to partial sun. Ensure soil is well-draining, rich in organic matter.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Transplant saplings from containers into your garden bed. Space them 4-6 meters apart.
- 5
First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.
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Ongoing care
Water deeply once a week, especially during dry spells. Prune in late winter to maintain shape.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune annually in late winter to encourage fruiting and remove dead branches. Harvest fruits when they are fully colored.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too close to other trees, neglecting winter pruning.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitSeed
Edible uses: The Duke Cherry is edible and its fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds are also usable but require processing before consumption. Typically, the fruit is enjoyed fresh or used in jams and preserves. Skip the preparation details to maintain brevity.
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Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
5 native · 5 introduced
Distribuție
5 native · 5 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 5 native· 5 introduced
Europe8 regions
native (4)AustriaFranceGermanyHungary
introduced (4)AustriaFranceGermanyHungary
Broader regions
native:Czechoslovakia
introduced:Czechoslovakia
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