Mythologie: 'Historically, the fruit has been used medicinally to treat various ailments, including upset stomachs. Recently, research has begun to uncover the possibility that the sour cherry could be a new superfood – high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and melatonin.'
Plants For A Future: A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. A dark grey to green dye can be obtained from the fruit. The pomace (fruit marc) of the berries produces beige on wool fibers, use iron mordant, light fastness poor, water fastness high.