Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera)

Hey dear Hiveans, I wish you all a pleasant day and a good start to the new weekend! During one of my last walks, I walked past a wonderful ornamental plant, which I would like to bring closer to you in this post.

The plant with the common name Cherry plum can be seen here and scientifically it is called Prunus cerasifera. As already mentioned, it is an ornamental plant that enjoys great popularity and is often planted in parks or gardens.

Origin of Prunus cerasifera is probably Arabia and from there it came to Europe and it is very resistant to pests such as aphids. The flowering period begins between March and April and the beautiful flowers appear, which are often chosen by bees as a source of food, for this reason it is especially ecologically valuable.

Fully grown, Prunus cerasifera can reach a height of up to 8 meters and grows up to 40 cm every year. The location should best be sunny to semi-shaded and the soil should also be rich in nutrients and calcareous. All in all, it is a plant that is very easy to care for and also provides a nice atmosphere and is also recommended for people who want to make their garden insect-friendly.

It is not a classic medicinal plant, but depending on the growth stage, berries are formed, which are rich in nutrients and antioxidants as well as other trace elements. Depending on the species, the harvest time of the berries varies and from about July the first berries can be harvested. Due to the risk of confusion, you should always inform yourself extensively about the correct application and dosage and if you are not sure, ask a doctor.

As always, I would like to thank you for stopping by and hopefully you like my post and were able to learn something new! I used my camera Sony Alpha 6000 and Sony SEL-55210 Telephoto Zoom Lens (55-210mm) to take these pictures.