Prunus mahaleb
Prunus mahaleb, a species of Prunus
Also known as Gandhi cherry, Mahaleb cherry, Perfumed cherry ·
About Prunus mahaleb
- Fragrant
- Attracts pollinators
- Attracts birds
- Edible
Appearance
- Growth habit
- Shrub
- Tree
- Foliage
- Green
- Deciduous
- Flower colour
- White
- Fruit colour
- Purple
- Black
- Autumn colour
- Orange
- Red
- Mature height
- 4–8 m
- Flowering season
Flowers from April to May.
Growing conditions
- Sun exposure
- Full sun
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Soil pH
- 7.5–8 · Neutral, Alkaline
- Minimum temperature
- Hardy to -40°C · USDA Zone 3
- Native range
- Central Europe, Southwestern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Eastern Europe, North Africa, Central Asia
