Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
This plant has glossy green leaves with pointed tips,is tolerant of dry soil, has fragrant white flowers in the spring, and produces berries that can be used in jams and jellies. ***Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses***
Plant Type:
Tree
Water Needs:
Average
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Height: 50 - 80 ft
Spread: 30 - 60 ft
Duration:
- Perennial
Season of Interest:
Countries:
- United States
- Canada
Ecoregion Level II:
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- 5.2 - Mixed Wood Shield
- 5.3 - Atlantic Highlands
- 8.1 - Mixed Wood Plains (USA)
- 8.1 - Mixed Wood Plains (Canada)
- 8.2 - Central USA Plains
- 8.3 - SE USA Plains
- 8.4 - Ozark/Ouachita-Appalachian Forests
- 8.5 - Mississippi Alluvial & SE USA Coastal Plains
- 12.1 - Western Sierra Madre Piedmont
- 13.1 - Upper Gila Mountains
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