The bird cherry - in the spring when it blossoms and in summer with its fruits, it attracts attention. But most people keep their distance from her. Is that justified - is the bird cherry poisonous?
No more poisonous than sweet and sour cherries
It is a misconception to assume that the wild cherry is completely poisonous. It is no more poisonous than the sweet or sour cherry. Only the hard stone core contained in the fruit is poisonous. But who comes up with the idea of cracking it to eat it?
The fruits can be picked and eaten in summer. In contrast to sweet cherries, the pulp has a pleasant sweetness and a slightly bitter note. In addition to the pulp, the following plant parts in particular are edible:
- blossoms
- leaves
- bark
tips and tricks
The blossoms of the bird cherry and the leaves can make a varied ingredient for salads. The fruits can taste delicious processed into juice, wine or jam.
KKF