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Prunus cerasifera
cherry plum
WTU specimens
Other herbaria
WTU images
Distribution: Introduced and escaped, mostly in Western Washington, but also in southeast Washington.
Habitat: Open, disturbed areas.
Flowers: March-April
Origin: Introduced
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
General:
Deciduous, glabrous and spineless shrub or small tree with glossy, green twigs.
Leaves:
Leaves alternate, oval, finely serrate, 4-7 cm. long, shiny, green.
Flowers:
Flowers appearing with the leaves; petals 5, white; stamens 20-30; pistil 1.
Fruits:
Globose drupe, yellow or red.
Accepted Name:
Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.
Publication: Beitr. Naturk. 4: 17. 1789.
Publication: Beitr. Naturk. 4: 17. 1789.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. var. pissardii (Carrière) L.H. Bailey
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Prunus cerasifera in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Prunus cerasifera checklist entry.
E-Flora BC: Prunus cerasifera atlas page.
CalPhotos: Prunus cerasifera photos.
USDA Plants: Prunus cerasifera information.
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