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Prunus fruticosa Pall.

Ground Cherry · Rosaceae

Also known as Cerasus fruticosa.

Prunus fruticosa, the European dwarf cherry, dwarf cherry, Mongolian cherry or steppe cherry is a deciduous, xerophytic, winter-hardy, cherry-bearing shrub.

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About Ground Cherry

Prunus fruticosa, the European dwarf cherry, dwarf cherry, Mongolian cherry or steppe cherry is a deciduous, xerophytic, winter-hardy, cherry-bearing shrub. It is also called ground cherry and European ground cherry, but is not to be confused with plants in the distinct "Groundcherry" genus of Physalis.

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Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeAltay, Austria, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechia-Slovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Switzerland, Ukraine
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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