Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Archaeophyte
Species Biology
Habitat
Hedges
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Food crop
Vegetative nature
Woody
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
Produces numerous suckers. Cultivated sour cherries were selected from wild specimens of Prunus cerasus. Sour cherries are a common ingredient in a variety of liqueurs, desserts, preserves and drinks.