Prunus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs from the family Rosaceae. The genus includes plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots and almonds (collectively stonefruit).

Prunus, genus of more than 400 species of flowering shrubs and trees in the rose family (Rosaceae). The genus Prunus is native to northern temperate regions. It has a number of …

Prunus species are shrubs or trees with deciduous or rarely evergreen leaves; they are usually unarmed, though thorns occur in some species (for example, P. spinosa, Blackthorn).

Petiole lacking conspicuous glands; leaves evergreen, the blades entire, undulate, to prickly. 1. Petiole eglandular or with conspicuous glands near the apex; leaves deciduous, the blades …

There are around 430 species in this genus, mainly spread throughout the northern temperate regions of the globe. This genus includes the plums, cherries, peaches, apricots, and almonds. …

Jun 27, 2025 · Discover all types of Prunus, their care, fruit and ornamental varieties, and images. Learn how to choose the best one for your garden or orchard.

Fruit usually fleshy and single seeded. Prunus: from the Latin name for these plants.

: any of a genus (Prunus) of drupaceous trees or shrubs of the rose family that have showy clusters of usually white or pink flowers first appearing in the spring often before the leaves …

Prunus genus belongs to the Rosaceae family and includes several hundred species of flowering trees and shrubs that mostly are deciduous. Most members are diploid (2n=2x=16) although a …

Prunus is a large and important genus of over 400 species of mostly deciduous trees and shrubs, in addition to countless hybrids. Important members of this genus include cherries, almond, …