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wild cherry

wild cherry

Prunus avium

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 8b

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A vigorous deciduous tree valued for its white spring blossoms and dark red to black cherries that attract wildlife. It develops attractive dark bark and golden fall color.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–80′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Rosaceae

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

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

Notable Cultivars

'Bing' and 'Rainier' are among the most commercially popular, prized for large, sweet fruit and reliable production. 'Stella' is a self-fertile cultivar that simplifies home growing by not requiring a separate pollinator tree.

Companion Planting

Plants well with