Hardy Edibles

Rosaceae

mahaleb cherry

Prunus mahaleb

mahaleb cherry

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Survives zone 5 through 8

Varies widely — see species.

Hardiness
Zone 5 to 8
Habit
Tree
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
Summer–autumn
Mature size
Shrub/tree; dwarf rootstocks containerable
Light
Full sun to partial
Soil pH
6.0–7.0 (near-neutral)
Environment
Mediterranean
Status
rootstock
Years to fruit
2–4 yrs
Pollination
Varies by species — see notes