Black Cherry Tree - Free

Prunus serotina

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Black Cherry Tree
Family : 
Rosaceae
Origin : 
Indigenous
Hardiness Zone : 
2b
Light requirement : 
Full sun or partial shade
Height at maturity : 
20 m
Spread at maturity : 
10 m
Spacing requirement from power lines : 
10 m
Crown shape  : 
Conical, then ovoid and irregular.
Roots : 
Deep
Soil and moisture : 
Deep, rich, moist soil
Growth rate : 
High
Tolerance to road salt  : 
Low
Tolerance to pollution : 
Average
Tolerance to spray salt : 
Low
Tolerance to compaction  : 
Low
Special comments : 
Hardy and native to Quebec; Wood sought after in woodworking.

LEAVES

Lanceolate, serrated and pointed;
5 to 12 cm long;
Dark green and shiny in summer, then orange-yellow or red in fall.

FLOWERS

Red drupes, then black;
Persistent until autumn;
Appreciated by birds;
Edible, but very astringent.

FRUITS

Fruiting at the end of July;
Light red fruits with yellow flesh, tangy;
Excellent in pies and freezes well.

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