Plant · GBIF taxon 3021408
Taiwan Cherry
Prunus campanulataAlso known as Formosan Cherry, Bellflower Cherry
Taiwan cherry dazzles in late winter with profuse clusters of drooping, vibrant deep pink to crimson flowers that bloom before the foliage appears. Native to East Asian mountain forests, this compact tree produces nectar-rich blossoms that serve as an vital early-season food source for pollinators and birds. Small dark fruits follow the flowers, attracting fruit-eating wildlife that disperse the seeds across forest edges and urban parks.
Flowering TreeDeciduousSpring Bloom
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
Predators
- Herbivorous Insects
- Fungal Pathogens
ThreatsDeforestation in native wild habitat and risk of spread as an invasive exotic in exotic climates
HabitatsMontane forests, hillsides, urban parks, and gardens
Life span30 to 60 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderRosales
- FamilyRosaceae
- GenusPrunus
- SpeciesPrunus campanulata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Moderate
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- Very high
- Why interaction risk is high
- Pits and leaves contain cyanogenic compounds, and wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild fruits.
- Why it is dangerous
- Seeds, leaves, and stems contain cyanogenic glycosides that break down into toxic hydrogen cyanide if ingested.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Identified by dark reddish-brown bark with horizontal lenticels and vivid, hanging bell-shaped magenta flowers.
- What to do
- Observe and photograph the flowers safely; keep foliage and fallen pits away from children and pets.
Responsible observation
- Optimal Viewing: Visit during late winter or early spring when the tree blooms in full vibrant color before leafing out.
- Bird Watching: Position yourself quietly nearby to observe nectar-feeding birds visiting the bell-shaped blossoms.
- Garden Placement: Avoid planting near natural bushland boundaries in warm temperate zones where it can escape cultivation.
Close Relative "Sakura (Oshima Zakura) - Japanese Cherry Blossom" by Guwashi999 is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/. · cc-by
Close Relative 
Close Relative (c) Richard Littauer, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Yair Haklai, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
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