Prunus prostrata
Prunus prostrata
- Native to:
- Albania | Algeria | Corse | East Aegean Is. | France | Greece | Iraq | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Morocco | NW. Balkan Pen. | Sardegna | Spain | Tunisia | Türkiye
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Prunus
- Species:
- Prunus prostrata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash