Cherry plum

Prunus cerasifera is a species of plum known by the common names cherry plum and myrobalan plum. It is native to Europe and Asia and naturalized in scattered locations in North America.

Wild types are large shrubs or small trees reaching 6-15 m (20-50 feet) tall, with deciduous leaves 4-6 cm (1.6-2.4 inches) long. It is one of the first European trees to flower in spring, often starting in mid-February. The flowers are white and about 2 cm (0.8 inches) across, with five petals. The fruit is a drupe, 2-3 cm in diameter, and yellow or red. It is edible, and reaches maturity from early July to mid-September.