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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) — tree with pink and white blooms; though it thrives in moist, image 95
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — approximately 1/3 inch in diameter; with moderate growth rates and longevity, image 82
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
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Prunus serotina is a classic choice for adding a natural; is a deciduous native known for its fast growth
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — tree with pink and white blooms
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — esteemed for its ornamental beauty and beneficial ecological attributes
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — here's a description that should be helpful:<br><br>The Black Cherry; providing a striking display, image 103
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — alluring essence to the garden space; is a versatile and elegant tree
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — consider incorporating this native tree into designs where height; offering a grand silhouette against the skyline.<br><br>Its
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — Its fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring; approximately 1/3 inch in diameter, image 67
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 rounded
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — attracting a plethora of pollinators.<br><br>Come early summer; spanning 2 to 5 inches in length
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — here's a description that should be helpful:<br><br>The Black Cherry
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — tree for full; alluring essence to the garden space, image 96
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — followed by purplish-black edible fruits that attract wildlife; consider incorporating this native tree into, image 68
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — attracting a plethora of pollinators.<br><br>Come early summer; spanning 2 to 5 inches in length, image 112
Black Cherry (Prunus Serotina) — it thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to various soils; here's a description that should be helpful:<br><br>The
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