Il est commun mais disséminé dans toute la France, sauf l'extrême Sud. On distille un alcool blanc, le Kirsch de ses fruits (Merises). Son bois, très recherché, est utilisé en lutherie, en marqueterie et à la fabrication de meubles. Il sert de porte-greffe aux fruitiers de nos jardins.

Its natural habitat is anywhere in France, except in the southern most regions. A brandy is obtained from its distilled fruit. Its wood is greatly appreciated and used to craft stringed instruments, in-laid objects and furniture. It serves as rootstock for most of the fruits trees in our orchards.

Famille des Rosacées
Rosaceae Family
Rosaceae