Prunus tomentosa
One of the better ornamental and fruit shrubs because of the showy flowers in spring and fine flavoured fruit in July. The fruit makes wonderful jelly or can be eaten out of hand. Self-pollinating; only one variety required for fruit production.
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 4′
Light Needs: Full Sun
Hardiness Zone: 2
Foliage Colour: Green
Fall Foliage: Yellow
Growth Habit: Rounded
Flower Colour: White
Blooms: Spring
Fruit Colour: Bright Red
Fruit Size: 1.5 cm
Fruit Timing: Ripe in Early to Mid Summer
Fruit Use: Fresh Eating, Baking, Canning, Wine Making
Key Features: Edible Fruit (Sweet, Juicy), Showy Spring Blooms, Attracts Birds
Landscape Uses: Hedging/Screening, General Gardening, Accent, Orchard
Pollination: Self-Pollinating