mahaleb cherry
Also known as: St Lucie cherry
A spreading, deciduous tree to 10m, with glossy, mid-green leaves which turn yellow in autumn. In mid- to late spring produces small sprays of very fragrant, bowl-shaped, white flowers, followed by small, glossy, very bitter, red cherries ripening to black. Mahaleb is a spice produced from the kernels of the cherry stones
Scientific classification
- Species
- mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb)
- Genus
- Prunus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of mahaleb cherry
Distribution map
Central Europe and Asia Minor
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of mahaleb cherry
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mahaleb cherry care guide
- Deep water during dry spells, especially when young
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep water during dry spells, especially when young
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced fruit or tree feed in early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prefer summer pruning to reduce the risk of silver leaf infection.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn; or by softwood cuttings, with bottom heat, in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to peach leaf curl, silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt and honey fungus. High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and caterpillars
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