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Prunus serotina
Black cherry
Black cherry is a large tree with fragrant spring flowers and glossy foliage. It grows quickly (be warned!) and adapts to a wide range of soils, making it a common sight in both forests and open landscapes.
Ecologically, black cherry is a powerhouse. It supports hundreds of species of moth and butterfly caterpillars and produces small black fruits eaten by dozens of bird species, from warblers to thrushes.
While it may not flaunt the ornamental appeal of some cherries, black cherry earns its place through utility, resilience, and the quiet authority of a long-lived native giant.
photo by Ayotte, Gilles
Prunus serotina (black cherry)
$38.00Price
Not available but we are working on it!
type: Tree/Shrub sun needs: Sun to part sun water needs: Average to moist soil
height: 50-80' plant spacing: 25' bloom time: April, May bloom color: White Edible parts: fruit. Do your own research before consuming any wild plant. salt tolerant. Some salt exposure should not be fatal to the plant but some leaf burning may still occur. Great fall leaf color. Can be aggressive Provides berries for birds. Supports at-risk wildlife:
Larval host for Satyrium titus (coral hairstreak).
