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Black Cherry Tree - $0

Prunus serotina

Out of stock

Family :
Rosaceae
Origin :
Indigenous
Hardiness Zone :
2b
Light requirement :
Full sun
Height at maturity :
20 m
Spread at maturity :
10 m
Crown shape :
Conical, then ovoid and irregular.
Roots :
Deep
Spacing requirement from power lines :
10 m
Growth rate :
Average
Tolerance to road salt :
High
Tolerance to pollution :
Average
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
Slight sensitivity to black knot
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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