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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) — it thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to various soils
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — With moderate growth rates and longevity
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — though it thrives in moist
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, image 85
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — esteemed for its ornamental beauty and beneficial ecological attributes; prunus serotina is a classic choice for, image 73
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — As a landscape architect assistant
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — spanning 2 to 5 inches in length; as a landscape architect assistant, image 109
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — well-drained soil with a mildly acidic to neutral pH
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — this stately deciduous tree features an oblong-oval to rounded crown; standing tall at a mature height between 50, image 75
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — it thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to various soils; here's a description that should be, image 70
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — attracting a plethora of pollinators.<br><br>Come early summer; spanning 2 to 5 inches in length, image 80
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — alluring essence to the garden space; is a versatile and elegant tree, image 93
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Fall foliage is a striking yellow to red; tree for full, image 101
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Its fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — attracting a plethora of pollinators.<br><br>Come early summer
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — pink and white flowers in the garden
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 72
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Standing tall at a mature height between 50 to 80 feet with a spread of 20 to 30 feet
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Its fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring; approximately 1/3 inch in diameter
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — adding ecological value to your landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — dark purple to black drupes; adding ecological value to your landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — though it thrives in moist; well-drained soil with a mildly acidic to neutral pH
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — pink and white flowers in the garden; delicate racemes of fragrant white flowers emerge, image 94
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 bloom in
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