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Wild Black Cherry is a favorite understory tree throughout the year, as many animals love it, but we mostly love it in the fall because it has a very vibrant fall color. 
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Wild Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
What was wrong with the tree's car?
​It wooden go!
Did you know?
  • The inner bark is used to make cough syrup
  • The wood is used for paneling, interior trim, veneers, handles, crafts, toys, and scientific instruments 
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Common Names: 
  • Wild Black Cherry
  • Rum Cherry
  • Mountain Black Cherry
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • Honeybees and Bumblebees are attracted to the nectar
  • Caterpillars eat the leaves 
  • Birds, Gray Fox, Red Fox, Eastern Chipmunks, Tree squirrels, opossums, raccoons, and mice eat the fruit 
  • Deer feed on the fruit, twigs, and leaves 
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Habitat: 
  • ​Woodlands 
Size: 
  • 60-80' tall, with a crown width of 20-30' 
Growing Conditions: 
  • Full sun to partial shade 
  • Moist soil 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Simple 
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Bud Arrangement: Alternate
  • Terminal Bud: Single 
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