Prunus salasii — a medium houseplant
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Prunus salasii

Prunus Salasii

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Prunus salasii, called carretero, carreto, cerezo, cereza or cereza montés in Guatemala, and sapoyolillo or zapoyolillo in Mexico, is a species of Prunus in the family Rosaceae. It is native to Chiapas in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. A fast-growing tree usually 9-15 m, but reaching 35 m, it is planted in Guatemalan ranches and parks as a shade tree. The resplendent quetzal favors it as a nesting site.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Prunus
Family
Rosaceae
PLATES
Prunus salasii leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Prunus salasii bark
PLATE 02 · bark
Prunus salasii bark
PLATE 03 · bark
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