Prunus grisea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume ex Müll.Berol.) Kalkman
Source:
rjp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Blumea 13: 56 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001005216
Common Names
- Grey Plum
- Prunus grisea
- Grey's Plum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prunus grisea (also called Chinese Dwarf Cherry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to China, Japan and Korea. It has a rounded, spreading habit and its leaves are simple, ovate and dark green in color. It produces white flowers in the spring and small, red-purple fruits in the summer. It is found in woodlands, scrub and hedgerows.
Uses & Benefits
Prunus grisea is a deciduous tree that is often used in landscaping. It has attractive foliage that turns yellow in the fall. The tree is also known for its edible fruit, which can be used to make jams and jellies. The tree is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a shade tree.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Prunus grisea var. microphylla KalkmanPrunus grisea var. tomentosa (Koord. & Valeton) Kalkman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Prunus grisea are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
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Prunus grisea is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in autumn.
Where to Find Prunus grisea
Prunus grisea is native to the eastern United States and can be found in the states of Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and Virginia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
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-3720: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Cornelis Kalkman (1928-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalkman' in the authors string.