Prunus serotina - Wikipedia
Prunus serotina, commonly called black cherry, [3] wild black cherry, rum cherry, [4] or mountain black cherry, [5] is a deciduous tree or shrub [4] in the rose family Rosaceae.
Black cherry | The Morton Arboretum
Black cherry is a large, native tree found in the Midwest and throughout the eastern United States. Its showy white flowers appear as pendulous clusters in early spring, followed by dark, pea-sized fruits in late summer. The mature bark is dark and scaly, often flipping up on the edges.
Black Cherry Tree (Prunus serotina): Growing and Care Guide
Explore the comprehensive Black Cherry Tree care guide for successful growth. Learn essential tips on planting, nurturing, and maintaining your Prunus serotina. Discover the secrets to a thriving black cherry tree.
Black Cherry, an Important North American Tree - Treehugger
Apr 8, 2018 · The black cherry or Prunus serotina is a species in the subgenus Padus with beautiful flower clusters, each separate flower attached by short equal stalks and called racemes. All cherries in...
Black Cherry – A Complete Guide To Growing, Care, And Uses
The Black Cherry is a deciduous hardwood tree native to North America. Scientifically known as Prunus serotina, it will grow 80′ tall in full sun and well draining soil. Blooming numerous white flowers in Spring, it is incredibly valuable to wildlife.
Prunus serotina (Black Cherry, Wild Cherry, Wild Rum Cherry)
Black cherry is a woody, deciduous tree in the rose family (Rosaceae). It has a conical habit and is a rapid grower capable of reaching 60 to 80 feet tall and 30 to 60 feet wide. It is found in all parts of North Carolina but grows best in the mountains.
Black Cherry - US Forest Service Research and Development
Black cherry (Prunus serotina), the largest of the native cherries and the only one of commercial value, is found throughout the Eastern United States. It is also known as wild black cherry, rum cherry, and mountain black cherry.
BLACK CHERRY - PRUNUS SEROTINA | The UFOR Nursery & Lab
Black cherry is the largest native cherry in North America and was first recorded as early as 1629. In late spring, there is an abundance of small 5-petaled white flowers that eventually produce a small cherry that turns from a dark red to almost black. The fruit is edible but has a bitter taste.
Prunus serotina — black cherry - Go Botany
It is a prolific seed producer, and its seeds are often a major component of forest seedbanks in New England. This allows its seedlings to establish rapidly after disturbances such as fires and logging. Black cherry wood is highly valued for use in cabinetry and fine woodworking.
Black Cherry, Rum Cherry, Mountain Black Cherry (Prunus …
Black cherry (Prunus serotina) is a North American native tree that produces attractive, glossy foliage on arching branches. Clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in spring. Flowering is followed by cherries that mature from red to a deep black.