Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
Description:
Medium size, craggy tree grows 50 to 80 feet tall and can reach 100 feet. Cherries are an important food source for many animal species and appear late summer. Likes sun but can tolerate shade. Moist to dry soil conditions.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Wild Black Cherry, Rum Cherry |
| Plant Family: | Rosaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Trees |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Birds, Bees |
| Bloom Time: | March to June |
| Fruit Timing: | Late summer |
| Global and State Rank: | SNR, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Loam |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Dry |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
| Soil pH: | 5.0 to 7.4 |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Dry |