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Botanical Name: Prunus buergeriana
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Amygdaloideae
Tribes: Amygdaleae
Genus: Prunus
Subgenus: P. subg. Cerasus
Species: Prunus buergeriana
Synonyms:
*Cerasus capricida Wall. ex G.Don
*Laurocerasus buergeriana (Miq.) C.K. Schneid.
*Padus buergeriana (Miq.) T.T. Yu & T.C. Ku
*Prunus adenodonta Merr.
*Prunus buergeriana var. nudiuscula Koehne
Common Name :
*Amur cherry, Manchurian cherry
*inu-zakura
*lin mu
Habitat : Prunus buergeriana is native to E. Asia – China, Japan, Korea. It grows on hillsides and mountains in C. and S. Japan. Dense forests on slopes, along trails and sunny places on slopes at elevations of 1000 – 3400 metres.
Description:
Prunus buergeriana is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft 6in).
It is in flower from Apr to May, and the seeds ripen from Aug to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil…CLICK & SEE THE PICTURES
Cultivation:
Thrives in a well-drained moisture-retentive loamy soil. Prefers some lime in the soil but is likely to become chlorotic if too much lime is present. Succeeds in sun or partial shade though it fruits better in a sunny position. Most members of this genus are shallow-rooted and will produce suckers if the roots are damaged. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus.
Propagation:
Seed – requires 2 – 3 months cold stratification and is best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Sow stored seed in a cold frame as early in the year as possible. Protect the seed from mice etc. The seed can be rather slow, sometimes taking 18 months to germinate. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Grow them on in a greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter and plant them out in late spring or early summer of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood with a heel, July/August in a frame. Softwood cuttings from strongly growing plants in spring to early summer in a frame. Layering in spring.
Edible Uses:
Edible Parts: Fruit; Seed.
Fruit – raw or cooked. The fruit is small, about 5mm in diameter, and of inferior quality, though it is sometimes gathered and pickled in salt then used as a condiment or appetizer. It contains a single large seed. Seed – raw or cooked. It is usually salted in the Orient. Do not eat the seed if it is too bitter – see the notes below on toxicity.
Medicinal Uses:
Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, all members of the genus contain amygdalin and prunasin, substances which break down in water to form hydrocyanic acid (cyanide or prussic acid). In small amounts this exceedingly poisonous compound stimulates respiration, improves digestion and gives a sense of well-being.
Other Uses:.…..Dye……A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. A dark grey to green dye can be obtained from the fruit.
Known Hazards: Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus where most, if not all members of the genus produce hydrogen cyanide, a poison that gives almonds their characteristic flavour. This toxin is found mainly in the leaves and seed and is readily detected by its bitter taste. It is usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm but any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death.
Disclaimer : The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplement, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
Resources:
https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Prunus_buergeriana
http://www.pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus+buergeriana
http://www.gbif.org/species/3023404
