Prunus serotina

Wild Black Cherry, Black Cherry

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 35' to 50' / 10.60m to 15.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing