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Downy Cherry

Prunus tomentosa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Rosales (Roses & Allies)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Prunus (Cherries & Plums)
Species
Prunus tomentosa (Downy Cherry)

Names in Other Languages

French cerisier tomenteux
German japanische Mandelkirsche

Similar Species in Prunus

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Afgan Bush Cherry
Prunus jaquemontii
Data Deficient
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African Almond
Prunus africana
Vulnerable
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Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
Least Concern
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Amarelle Cherry
Prunus cerasus
Least Concern
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American Plum
Prunus americana
Least Concern
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Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
Not Evaluated
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Asian Plum
Prunus salicina
Least Concern
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Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Downy Cherry?
The scientific name of Downy Cherry is Prunus tomentosa. It belongs to the genus Prunus.
Where does Downy Cherry live?
Downy Cherry is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Lithuania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, United States.
What family does Downy Cherry belong to?
Downy Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) belongs to the genus Prunus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
What kingdom does Downy Cherry belong to?
Downy Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Downy Cherry?
The closest relatives of Downy Cherry in the genus Prunus include Afgan Bush Cherry, African Almond, Allegheny Plum, Amarelle Cherry, American Plum.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Prunus — 20 Species

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Afgan Bush Cherry
Prunus jaquemontii
DD 🌸
African Almond
Prunus africana
VU 🌸
Allegheny Plum
Prunus umbellata
LC 🌸
Amarelle Cherry
Prunus cerasus
LC 🌸
American Plum
Prunus americana
LC 🌸
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
NE 🌸
Asian Plum
Prunus salicina
LC 🌸
Bat Laurel
Prunus polystachya
LC 🌸
Beach Plum
Prunus maritima
DD 🌸
Bigtree Plum
Prunus mexicana
LC 🌸
birchbark cherry
Prunus serrula
NE 🌸
Bird Cherry
Prunus pensylvanica
NE 🌸
Bitter Cherry
Prunus emarginata
LC 🌸
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
NE 🌸
Black Plum
Prunus nigra
LC 🌸
Blackthorn
Prunus spinosa
LC 🌸
Briançon Apricot
Prunus brigantina
DD 🌸
Bullace Plum
Prunus domestica
LC 🌸
Carolina laurel cherry
Prunus caroliniana
LC 🌸
Cherokee Plum
Prunus angustifolia
LC
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