Also known as Chinese Wild Peach · David's Peach · Pere David’s Cherry
Prunus davidiana, the David's almond, is a deciduous tree native to China, known for its early spring blossoms and edible fruit. It's a hardy ornamental.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and fruiting.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperate climates; requires a period of winter chill for dormancy and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in early spring with balanced fertilizer; incorporate compost annually.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Established trees are relatively drought-tolerant.
Prune in late winter or early spring while the plant is dormant. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pruning can also be used to shape the tree and improve air circulation.
Aim for an open, vase-shaped structure to promote fruiting.
Propagate from seed, which requires a period of cold stratification. Alternatively, take semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in winter.
Grafting onto suitable rootstock is also a common and effective method for Prunus species.
Young trees may benefit from repotting every 2-3 years to refresh the soil and provide more space. Mature trees generally do not require repotting and are best planted directly in the ground.
Use a well-draining potting mix if repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Prunus Davidiana (Prunus davidiana) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Prunus |
| Species | Prunus davidiana |
Similar in genus Prunus
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