Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
One of the largest of the cherry trees! Has a beautiful spring bloom and attractive fall foliage. Fruit is very attractive to wildlife.
BLOOM TIME
- April
- May
SUNLIGHT
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
- Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Dry
- Moist
- Texture (Sand)
- Texture (Loam)
- High Organic Matter
- pH Acid <6.0
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
- pH Alkaline >8.0
HEIGHT
Over 20'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
Over 200
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds, Mammals
Artist: Jada Fitch
Photo Credit: Dan Jaffe