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black cherry

black cherry

Prunus serotina

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4b – Zone 9b

A native deciduous tree prized for its small black fruits that attract wildlife and its attractive fall foliage. Grows vigorously and is valuable for naturalizing in woodlands and informal landscapes.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–40′ tall × 40–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b

pH Range

78.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 8.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida

Function & Care

wildlife benefitediblemedicinal
Coppicing

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
5 years
Propagation
seed