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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

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) — Fall foliage is a striking yellow to red

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — approximately 1/3 inch in diameter

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — providing a striking display; tree with pink and white blooms, image 110

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — delicate racemes of fragrant white flowers emerge; it thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to various soils, image 111

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — pink and white flowers in the garden; delicate racemes of fragrant white flowers emerge

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — is a deciduous native known for its fast growth; followed by purplish-black edible fruits that attract wildlife, image 97

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — well-drained soil with a mildly acidic to neutral pH; pink and white flowers in the garden

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — These cherries harbor seeds that serve as a valuable food source for birds and wildlife

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — followed by purplish-black edible fruits that attract wildlife; consider incorporating this native tree into designs where

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — this stately deciduous tree features an oblong-oval to rounded crown

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — adding ecological value to your landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth; esteemed for its ornamental beauty and beneficial

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — These cherries harbor seeds that serve as a valuable food source for birds and wildlife; reaching up to 50-80 feet tall with a

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Prunus serotina is a classic choice for adding a natural; is a deciduous native known for its fast growth, image 92

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Fall foliage is a striking yellow to red; tree for full

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — delicate racemes of fragrant white flowers emerge

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — These cherries harbor seeds that serve as a valuable food source for birds and wildlife; reaching up to 50-80 feet, image 83

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — consider incorporating this native tree into designs where height

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — dark purple to black drupes

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — providing a striking display; tree with pink and white blooms

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Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — is a versatile and elegant tree; the Black Cherry prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a range of, image 104

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — spanning 2 to 5 inches in length

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — As a landscape architect assistant; fall foliage is a striking yellow to red, image 88

Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — With moderate growth rates and longevity; and support for local fauna are desired

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