Hardy Edibles

Rosaceae

European dwarf / steppe cherry

Prunus fruticosa

European dwarf / steppe cherry

Photo: Franz Xaver — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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Survives zone 3 through 7

Varies widely — see species.

Hardiness
Zone 3 to 7
Habit
Tree
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
Summer–autumn
Mature size
Shrub/tree; dwarf rootstocks containerable
Light
Full sun
Soil pH
6.0–7.0 (near-neutral)
Environment
Steppe
Status
Both wild and cultivated
Years to fruit
2–4 yrs
Pollination
Varies by species — see notes