Species: Prunus serotina

(prue'nus ser-ot'in-ah)

Prunus serotina

Black Cherry

Found on Course Walks

Rosaceous & Flowering Trees

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Spring Sparkle'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 50' - 60' (spread 20' - 30')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: pyramidal - oval

Ornamental Other: prefers deep, fertile soils

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: bronze/bright green new foliage matures to dark green, then turns yellow to red in fall; mature bark is gray-black and scaly; white flowers in May; edible berries (red - black) used in wine and jelly

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

not seriously affected by disease - one of the most trouble-free cherries; wood is brittle and subject to breakage

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to E. N. America

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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