Species: Prunus serotina
(prue'nus ser-ot'in-ah)
Black Cherry
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
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Cultivars
'Spring Sparkle'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
50' - 60' (spread 20' - 30')
Deciduous
pyramidal - oval
prefers deep, fertile soils
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
3b
Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
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
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
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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