Prunus cerasus - Wikipedia
Prunus cerasus (sour cherry, [3] tart cherry, or dwarf cherry[4]) is a species of Prunus in the subgenus Cerasus (cherries), native to much of Europe, North Africa and West Asia. It is closely related to the sweet cherry (Prunus avium), but has a …
Prunus cerasus - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
This sour cherry tree is one of the first fruit trees to be used by humans. It is in the rose family and is native to SW Asia and Europe. The Latin genus name Prunus derives from the Greek proumnon, meaning “wild plum.” This small tree will grow to …
Tart cherry | Description, Nutrition, Uses, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 23, 2024 · tart cherry, (Prunus cerasus), species of cherry cultivated for its acidic fruits. Tart cherries are one of three types of cherries grown commercially, the others being sweet cherries and a cross of sweet and tart cherries known as dukes.
Prunus cerasus — sour cherry - Go Botany
Sour cherry is an introduced tree with a wide distribution in North America and New England. It yields fruits that are sour to eat (hence its common name), but which also have been shown to elevate levels of melatonin, an important chemical in regulating sleep-wake cycles.
Cherry | Definition, Trees, Fruits, Types, Cultivation, & Facts ...
A cherry is any of various trees belonging to the genus Prunus and their edible fruits. Sweet cherries and tart cherries are cultivated commercially, and a number of other species and hybrids are grown as ornamentals for their attractive flowers. Some are utilized as a …
Prunus cerasus ‘Montmorency’ (Tart Cherry) - Gardenia
The most popular sour cherry grown in America, Prunus cerasus ‘Montmorency’ is a medium to large cherry tree of rounded habit with upright, spreading branches. In mid-spring, it boasts an abundance of white flowers in clusters along the branches.
Dwarf Cherry 'Juliet' (Prunus cerasus) - MyGardenLife
This hardy dwarf variety developed at the University of Saskatchewan produces an abundance of very sweet, dark red fruits perfect for eating fresh. The compact size makes this an excellent selection for borders or small space gardens.
Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus) - British Trees - Woodland Trust
Sour, or tart, cherry is a deciduous shrub native to Asia and much of Europe. It is planted widely in the UK, and has also naturalised in hedgerows, copses and along wood-borders. It spreads by fruit or suckers, and can sometimes form dense thickets.
Prunus cerasus - Trees and Shrubs Online
Flowers pure white, 3 ⁄ 4 to 1 in. across, produced in clusters, each flower on a stalk 3 ⁄ 4 in. long. Fruits red to blackish, roundish and depressed, with soft, juicy, acid flesh. P. cerasus is a cultivated species to which belong many orchard varieties (see further below).
Prunus cerasus - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The majority of species within this genus are cultivated for their fruit, but some are used for decoration or timber production. The fruit is a fleshy drupe (“prune”), but unlike almonds, where the seed is consumed, the edible part in most stone …