Frangula caroliniana
Common name: Indian Cherry
This small tree can be found in open woods on almost any soil type in southern Illinois and Indiana, but it is hardy in the Chicago-land area. We are growing it for the first time and have found it to be a real beauty. Reddish fruit (turning black later on) with very glossy green leaves are striking in the yard and in our containers. The name Indian Cherry may imply that the fruit are desirable, but according to sources we’ve found, it simply means that the fruit look very much like a cherry (very red) but do not taste like it. Indian Cherry could be a nice addition to small, shaded yards for people looking to make aesthetic augmentations.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Moist Woods, Savannas
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellow White
Fall color
Yellow Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 12 Feet
- Mature width
- 10 Feet
- Max height
- 30 Feet
- Max width
- 20 Feet