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Prunus capuli

Authority	Cav. ex Spreng.
Family	Magnoliopsida:Rosidae:Rosales:Rosaceae
Synonyms	Prunus serotina ssp. capuli R. Mc Vaugh., Prunus serotina var. salicifolia Koehne
Common names	American cherry, capulí, capuli cherry, capulin, capulin black cherry, capulin cherry, cereza, cereza común, cereza criolla, cereza de los Andes, cerezo, cerisier capulin, detsé, detzé, guinda, jonote, kapollinkirsche, Mexican traubenkirsche, muji, murmuntu, palman, puan, taunday, ussum, xengua
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Ecocrop code	8967

Notes
Latitude: It is a plant for subtropical or warm temperate regions. The latitudinal range is about 20-42°N with the optimum around 24-38°N and with a similar range in the Southern Hemisphere. Altitude: It can be found at elevations from sea level in Mexico up 1200-3400 m at the equator. Temperature: It can withstand winter freezing down to -20°C. Reported temperature range for growth is 8-30°C with the optimum between 10-22°C. It does not require winter chill to bear fruit. Water: It does not thrive in wet areas and has some drought tolerance. Reported annual rainfall range for growth is 300-2200 mm with the optimum between 400-1800 mm. Areas receiving 300-1800 mm are said to be best in Ecuador. Radiation Range & intensity: It thrives in full sunshine. Photoperiodism: The plant is photoperiod insensitive. Soil: Physical: Apparently, it is not exacting in its soil requirements and grows well on any reasonably site. It can thrive in poor ground, even clays, and seems to prefer dry sandy soils. Chemical: It thrives in fertile soil but will also grow on poor sites. Reported soil pH range for growth is 5.0-7.5 with the optimum between 5.5-6.5.
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