CHERRY PLUM Prunus cerasifera is a species of plum known by the common names cherry plum and myrobalan plum. It is native to Southeast Europe and Western Asia, and is naturalised in the British Isles and scattered locations in North America. Also naturalized in parts of SE Australia where it is considered to be a mildly invasive weed of bushland near urban centers.The flowers are white or pale pink and about 2 cm across, with five petals and many stamens. The fruit is an edible drupe, 2–3 cm in