Black Cherry Tree - Prunus serotina

 Category:Tree

Sub-Category: Large Overstory Tree

Common Name: Black Cherry Tree

Scientific Name: Prunus serotina

Sun Conditions:Full Sun

Soil Conditions: Moist

Height Range: 50-80 ft

Width Range: 50-80 ft

Growth Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Spring, April-May

Seed/Fruit Production: Moderate

Foliage Color: Green

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9

Evergreen: No

Deer Resistant: No

Forage: Foliage is heavily browsed by deer, especially seedlings; NOT deer resistant

Poisonous: YES — TOXIC. Leaves, bark, and seeds contain cyanogenic compounds that release cyanide, especially in WILTED leaves — a serious hazard for livestock and pets. Ripe fruit flesh is fine in moderation, but do not crack or chew the pits. Keep prunings/fallen branches out of livestock pastures given the wilted-leaf cyanide risk.

Wildlife Value Highlights: Food for Wildlife; Supports Insects; Butterfly/Moth Host; Foliage Supports Insects; Cover and Nesting for Birds and Animals; Attracts Beneficial Insects; Creates Beneficial Leaf-Litter; Wildlife Corridors

Ecological/Landscape Use: Wildlife tree, naturalized woodland areas.

Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Group: 456

Lepidoptera Supported by Species: 456

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