Capulin Cherry (Prunus salicifolia) is native to much of Mexico south to western Guatamala. Grown widely and cherished throughout much of western South America, naturalizing widely in the Andes region. A beautiful semi-evergreen subtropical cherry specie, it can take frosts down to about 19 F. Very productive of sweet red cherries that are great for fresheating and jams. Striking fall color, though some leaves tend to hang through the winter. Doesn't need winter chill to set fruit. Hardy zones 8-10.
Large late ripening fruit has a sweet and rich flavor, The ...
From the extensive permaculture gardens at Merritt College ...
Dark red/black sweet fruit is abundantly produced from ...
Dark red/black sweet fruit is abundantly produced from ...
Fruitwood Nursery
Corrina Cohen and Marc Robbi
PO Box 332
Orleans CA 95556