Black Cherry is the monster forestry tree cousin of the orchard cherries you are used to seeing. Growing up to 60 feet tall this beautifully barked tree is a wildlife food staple and is being used experimentally out of its native region as a forestry crop in places like Idaho for its prized timber. It produces a prodigious amount of blossoms in the spring that are great for supporting pollinators too. It is a key player in its native habitat and can be integrated into cultivated plantings to provide yields of small fruits, timber and aesthetics.
Grows in rich soils, as well as light, sandy soil. Struggles in heavy clay.
The Benefits
-Multiple yields (food, timber, fuel, wildlife)
-Wood can be used for smoking
-Important tree for many animals in its native habitat
Additional info
-Long lived with some specimens exceeding 250 years
-Highly prized by fine wood workers
-Sharp flavor that is used in ice cream, soda and other dessert flavorings
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