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Black Cherry

Prunus Serotina

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Overview

The Black Cherry, Prunus serotina, is a deciduous native known for its fast growth, reaching up to 50-80 feet tall with a spread of 35-50 feet. Its fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring, followed by purplish-black edible fruits that attract wildlife. Fall foliage is a striking yellow to red. Preferring zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to various soils, though it favors moist, well-drained conditions.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — is a deciduous native known for its fast growth; followed by purplish-black edible fruits that attract wildlife, image 65
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Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
50–80 Ft.
Mature width
30–60 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — is a deciduous native known for its fast growth; followed by purplish-black edible fruits that attract wildlife, image 65
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — here's a description that should be helpful:<br><br>The Black Cherry; providing a striking display
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — the Black Cherry prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a range of soil types; attracting a plethora of
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — and support for local fauna are desired; these cherries harbor seeds that serve as a valuable food source for, image 90
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — spanning 2 to 5 inches in length; as a landscape architect assistant
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — reaching up to 50-80 feet tall with a spread of 35-50 feet; this stately deciduous tree features an oblong-oval to, image 98
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — dark purple to black drupes; adding ecological value to your landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 113
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — tree for full
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Fall foliage is a striking yellow to red; tree for full, image 69
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — reaching up to 50-80 feet tall with a spread of 35-50 feet; this stately deciduous tree features an oblong-oval to, image 66
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — reaching up to 50-80 feet tall with a spread of 35-50 feet
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — the Black Cherry prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a range of soil types
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Standing tall at a mature height between 50 to 80 feet with a spread of 20 to 30 feet; its fragrant white flowers, image 106
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — though it thrives in moist; well-drained soil with a mildly acidic to neutral pH, image 86
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — adding ecological value to your landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth; esteemed for its ornamental beauty and, image 84
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — providing a striking display; tree with pink and white blooms, image 78
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — offering a grand silhouette against the skyline.<br><br>Its leaves are simple and alternately arranged; dark purple to black
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — esteemed for its ornamental beauty and beneficial ecological attributes; prunus serotina is a classic choice for adding a
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — esteemed for its ornamental beauty and beneficial ecological attributes; prunus serotina is a classic choice for, image 105
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — followed by purplish-black edible fruits that attract wildlife
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — offering a grand silhouette against the skyline.<br><br>Its leaves are simple and alternately arranged; dark, image 108
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — is a versatile and elegant tree
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — spanning 2 to 5 inches in length; as a landscape architect assistant, image 77
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Prunus serotina is a classic choice for adding a natural
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