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.
Wild Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
What was wrong with the tree's car?
It wooden go!
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
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
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
