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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 3–9Climate Temperate
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — is a deciduous native known for its fast growth

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

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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) — Standing tall at a mature height between 50 to 80 feet with a spread of 20 to 30 feet; its fragrant white flowers, image 74
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) — offering a grand silhouette against the skyline.<br><br>Its leaves are simple and alternately arranged; dark, image 76
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — spanning 2 to 5 inches in length; as a landscape architect assistant, image 77
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — providing a striking display; tree with pink and white blooms, image 78
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 79
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) — dark purple to black drupes; adding ecological value to your landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 81
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — approximately 1/3 inch in diameter; with moderate growth rates and longevity, image 82
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — With moderate growth rates and longevity; and support for local fauna are desired, image 91
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) — adding ecological value to your landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth; esteemed for its ornamental beauty and, image 84
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) — though it thrives in moist; well-drained soil with a mildly acidic to neutral pH, image 86
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — well-drained soil with a mildly acidic to neutral pH; pink and white flowers in the garden, image 87
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — As a landscape architect assistant; fall foliage is a striking yellow to red, image 88
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — consider incorporating this native tree into designs where height; offering a grand silhouette against the, image 89
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) — Its fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring; approximately 1/3 inch in diameter, image 99
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) — 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) — alluring essence to the garden space; is a versatile and elegant tree, image 93
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — pink and white flowers in the garden; delicate racemes of fragrant white flowers emerge, image 94

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