Bitter Cherry Prunus emarginata

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Botanical Name:

Prunus emarginata

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Prunus

Species:

emarginata

Common Name:

Bitter Cherry

Seeds Per Pound:

7,066

Quantity:

0.75 lb

Germination:

98%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

16-20 feet

Collection Locale:

Washington

Crop Year:

2023

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 0.75 lb

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Characteristics

Poisonous

Medicinal

Edible

Flowering Shrub

Wildlife Food

Dye Plant

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days.

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

In a Nutshell:

* Oregon cherry or Bitter cherry ( Prunus emarginata ) is a species of Prunus native to western North America , from British Columbia south to California , and east to western Wyoming and Arizona . It is often found in recently disturbed areas, open woods, on nutrient-rich soil. more...

* A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. A dark grey to green dye can be obtained from the fruit. The bark is used to ornament baskets and is also split into strips and used for making baskets that are watertight and resist decay. The bark is both strong and flexible as well as being ornamental. The thin outer bark can be peeled off the tree in the same way as birch trees. It has been used to make baskets, mats, ropes and as an ornament on bows, arrows etc. The bark can also be made into a string. Wood - close-grained, soft, brittle. It is sometimes used for furniture because it takes a high polish. An excellent fuel. more...

Wiki description:

[ edit ] Description Prunus emarginata is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 1–15 m tall with a slender oval trunk with smooth gray to reddish-brown bark with horizontal lenticels . The leaves are 2–8 cm long, thin, oval-shaped, and yellowish-green with unevenly-sized teeth on either side. The flowers are small, 10–15 mm diameter, with five white petals and numerous hairlike stamens; they are almond-scented, and produced in clusters in spring, and are pollinated by insects. The fruit is a juicy red or purple cherry 7–14 mm diameter, which, as the plant's English name suggests, are bitter. As well as reproducing by seed, it also sends out underground stems which then sprout above the surface to create a thicket. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] There are two varieties : [ 2 ] [ 4 ] Prunus emarginata var. emarginata . Usually shrubby; young shoots and leaves hairless or only thinly hairy. Most of the species' range. Prunus emarginata var. mollis (Dougl.) Brew. A larger tree; young shoots and leaves downy. Oregon north to British Columbia, mainly coastal.

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Prunus emarginata is a deciduous Tree growing to 5 m (16ft 5in) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from Jul to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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Rosaceae

Prunus

emarginata

Bitter Cherry

Prunus emarginata

Poisonous

Medicinal

Edible

Flowering Shrub

Wildlife Food

Dye Plant