Prunus serotina
Common name: Black Cherry
Black Cherry is one of the few large trees that has highly visible white flowers in the spring. It is a very fast growing tree at 30-36 inches per year. It produces an abundance of fruit which birds relish. Black Cherry should not be planted over a patio or sidewalk due to messy fruit. This tree can be easily identified by its bark, which resembles potato chips! Requires full sun and good garden soil.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Trees
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Sandy Soils, Savannas, Urban Suited
Growth form
Single trunk, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
White
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 50 Feet
- Mature width
- 30 Feet
- Max height
- 60 Feet
- Max width
- 40 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit