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Prunus crassifolia
Also called African Cherry, Red Stinkwood, Pygeum, Bitter Almond Tree
Prunus crassifolia is a tree from the Rose family (Rosaceae) native to montane forests of eastern DR Congo, sometimes treated as a synonym of Prunus africana. It is grown mainly as a shade or ornamental tree where conditions suit it; growing it well means giving it cool, moist, well-drained conditions.
Prunus crassifolia is species of Prunus native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some authorities consider it a synonym of Prunus africana.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Prunus crassifolia by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.
