Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mira
ID:
1018220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
rjp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 1: 272 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017558

Common Names

  • Prunus mira
  • Wonderful Cherry
  • Wonderful Plum

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Description

Prunus mira (also called Chinese dwarf cherry, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It has a rounded crown and small, white flowers. It grows in open forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Prunus mira, commonly known as Mira peach, is an ornamental shrub that is used in landscaping. It has white flowers and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is also used as a hedge or screen, and its fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prunus mira has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prunus mira is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some flooding. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Prunus mira

Prunus mira is native to China and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and roadsides.

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,

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