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black cherry

black cherry

Prunus serotina

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4bZone 9b

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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
Family
Rosaceae

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

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with