After the Prunus cersifera delighted with delicate flowers at the beginning of spring, fruits begin to form from April. After a 4 to 5 month maturation period, the harvest follows from the end of September in native gardens and parks.
Abundant harvest
Some varieties of Prunus cersifera have small thorns. However, these do not impede the harvest in any case. The small, sweet-tasting fruits are easy to pick without gloves. Particular care should be taken when harvesting particularly ripe plums, as these are very juicy and break quickly.
Tips:
- feel: Soft fruits are ripe.
- see: Depending on the variety, blood plums turn dark red to reddish brown.
tips and tricks
Contrary to popular belief, all fruits of Prunus cersifera are edible. This also applies to the ornamental plants of this species.
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