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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

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

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

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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