Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerasus
ID:
1016993

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 474 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001016331

Common Names

  • Prunus cerasus
  • Sour Cherry
  • Wild Cherry

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Description

Prunus cerasus (also called Sour Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10m tall with a rounded crown. It is native to Europe and is found in forests, scrub and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus cerasus is an ornamental shrub that is often used in gardens and landscaping. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Prunus cerasus are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus cerasus is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 10m tall. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Prunus cerasus

Prunus cerasus is native to Europe and can be found in areas of the UK, Ireland, and France.

Species in the Prunus genus

Prunus topkegolensis, Prunus taplejungnica, Prunus pensylvanica, Prunus sachalinensis, Prunus nipponica, Prunus yedoensis, Prunus gondouinii, Prunus humilis, Prunus domestica, Prunus ferganica, Prunus fruticans, Prunus prostrata, Prunus lannesiana, Prunus campanulata, Prunus simonii, Prunus ussuriensis, Prunus undulata, Prunus grayana, Prunus velutina, Prunus cornuta, Prunus napaulensis, Prunus pedunculata, Prunus mongolica, Prunus davidiana, Prunus kansuensis, Prunus dasycarpa, Prunus pygeoides, Prunus szechuanica, Prunus setulosa, Prunus caudata, Prunus cercocarpifolia, Prunus argentea, Prunus moldavica, Prunus stepposa, Prunus tadzhikistanica, Prunus vachuschtii, Prunus ssiori, Prunus ravenii, Prunus douglasii, Prunus brachybotrya, Prunus salicifolia, Prunus samydoides, Prunus petunnikowii, Prunus sargentii, Prunus juddii, Prunus guatemalensis, Prunus canescens, Prunus eminens, Prunus armeniaca, Prunus bifrons,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-696: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.