Prunus cerasifera aka Cherry Plum, Myrobalan

Prunus cerasifera, commonly known as cherry plum or myrobalan plum, is a species of plum native to Southeast Europe and Western Asia. It has also become naturalized in the British Isles, scattered locations in North America, and parts of SE Australia where it is considered a mildly invasive weed of bushland near urban centers. This plant can grow into large shrubs or small trees, reaching 8-12m tall, and sometimes spiny. It has ovate deciduous leaves that are 3-7cm long, and it is one of the first European trees to flower in spring, often starting in mid-February before the leaves have opened. The flowers are white or pale pink, about 2cm across, with five petals and many stamens, and it produces an edible drupe that is 2-3cm in diameter, ripening to yellow or red from early July to mid-September. Cherry plum is self-fertile but can also be pollinated by other Prunus varieties such as the Victoria plum. The plant propagates by seed or by suckering and is often used as the rootstock for other Prunus species and cultivars. Cherry plum is a popular ornamental tree for garden and landscaping use, grown for its very early flowering. As a houseplant, Cherry Plum is relatively rare and not challenging to grow. It requires regular watering and thrives in long-lasting, direct light less than 1 foot from a window. It likes soil that is good at retaining moisture and shouldn't need added fertilizers if repotted each time it doubles in size. Cherry Plum belongs to the Prunus genus and is native to Southeastern Europe to Central Asia.