PlantsTrees
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
Chicago-region native. Suited to zone 6a.
White racemes, then fruit the birds take
ModerateTreesAlso Flowers
- Light
- Full sun–part shade
- Moisture
- Medium
- Mature size
- 40–60 ft
- Spacing
- Away from the house and the cars
- Bloom or harvest
- Flowers May, fruit late summer
- How it spreads
- Tree, seedlings
- What to buy
- A container tree, if you actually want one.
- When to plant
- Apr or Sep
In the design
It shows up in alleys on its own. Tent caterpillars and seedlings are the tax. Plant it on purpose only if the lot has room and the client likes birds more than a clean sidewalk.
Handle with care
Wilted leaves and pits are poisonous to people and livestock. Fruit is for birds.
