Prunus salicifolia (or Prunus serotina Ehrh. subsp. capuli (Cav.) McVaugh), known as Capulin, is a species of cherry. It is similar to the Jamaica cherry. The capulin is often called the capuli, capoli, capulin, or capolin in both Mexico and Colombia. While in other parts of these countries and in others, it has the names of cerezo, detse, detze, taunday, jonote, puan, palman, or xengua. In Guatemala it is called the wild cherry; in Bolivia it is capuli; in Peru it is called capulí; and in Ecuador, it is known as the capuli or black cherry.
The tree yielding the capulin stands erect, reaching heights 40 to 50 feet (12 to 15 m) from the ground, distinguished by a short stout trunk that is about 3 feet (0.9 m) in diameter. The leaves are deciduous, alternate, and aromatic with the shape of a spear head that comes to a point at the top. The leaves are 2 to 7 inches (6–18 cm) long, dark green and glossy on the top side, and pale on the underside; while new leaves tend to be a rosy color….
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