Cerasus pseudocerasus Seeds | Chinese Cherry
LATIN NAME: Cerasus pseudocerasus
COMMON NAME: Chinese Cherry
Plant Profile
Chinese Cherry (Cerasus pseudocerasus) is an upright, deciduous tree in the rose family. The flowers pull in pollinating insects, which quietly widens its usefulness in the garden. All of this makes Chinese Cherry a satisfying plant to grow and to get to know.
Science & Biotechnology
The species features in the wider study of the rose family, and its traits make it a useful subject for work on germination biology, cultivation and ornamental selection. Early flowers and sweet fruits of the Chinese cherry give it a recognised place in research on cherry group of rose family, and pseudocerasus species appears in studies of cool-climate fruit trees and fruit chemistry. Its behaviour in gardens is well recorded, thanks to a long history in cultivation.
Uses & Benefits
Beyond its ornamental appeal, Chinese Cherry has the practical versatility that makes a plant worth growing from seed year after year. In home garden, the Chinese cherry snowfalls early-spring garden with white flowers. Fruits serve table fresh, dried and preserved for generations, flowers feed early bees, and tree makes fine specimen. It grows well in moist, well-drained, sunny ground. Routine care after establishment is refreshingly light.
Cherries, especially tart ones, are among the best-studied functional fruits, with trials on anthocyanin-rich tart cherry juice for exercise recovery, gout and sleep; the stalks are a traditional diuretic tea in Europe.
Growing from Seed
Chinese Cherry is one of those generous plants that come along well from seed. Sow thinly on the surface of a loose, well-drained seed compost, cover lightly, water in gently and keep the tray in a sunny spot with even moisture. Once the seedlings have made true leaves, pot them on individually and plant out when they are sturdy and conditions are right.
Our Take
Chinese Cherry repays a little patience at sowing time with plenty of garden presence later.
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