Sour cherry

Prunus cerasus

Layer 2 · Understorey
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Small deciduous tree native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Produces sour cherries ideal for jams, preserves and liqueurs, adapting well to a sunny understorey.

See which trees sour cherry grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Small tree up to 5 m
Mature diameter: 4 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March
April
May
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August
September
October
November — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The sour cherries and stalks are consumed in liqueurs and teas with anti-inflammatory properties.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.