Myrobalan (Prunus cerasifera)
Myrobalan (Prunus
cerasifera)
The myrobalan, or cherry plum as it is also known, is an excellent native tree for hedge, woodland or garden.
Although the myrobalan
is often used as a rootstock for plums, it can produce a very acceptable fruit in its own right. It is a small tree reaching about 8 m in time, not too fussy but preferring a limey loam in full sun.
The masses of pure white flowers in early spring are followed by the cherry/plum like fruit from late July through August, which can be any colour from red to yellow. The skin is thin, the flesh soft and juicy like a small sweet plum. Please note, these plants are not self-fertile!
