Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
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1-2 year old bare root seedling 12"-18"
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.
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The Tree
Height at maturity:Up to 60 feet
Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Requirements:
Prefers moist well drained soil
Years to bear:
6-8 years
Solar:
Prefers full sun
Pollination:
Soil:
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