Conserving Plant Biodiversity for Future Generations

Darvaz Plum
(Prunus darvasica)

organic content in well-drained sandy to loamy soils. Most favorable climates are cool, arid to semi-arid, but with a wide amplitude of seasonal temperatures.

Ecological role:
Darvaz plums are pollinated by many species of pollinators, like bees, butterflies, and beetles. It is a good source of food for wildlife as small mammals and birds eat the fruit. Trees play a significant role in soil conservation and the stability of degraded mountain slopes. The root system stabilises the soil and prevents soil erosion on slopes.