Prunus serotina
black cherry
Flower Color
Description
A medium-sized, spreading, deciduous tree or large shrub. Glossy, dark green, lance-shaped leaves with finely-toothed margins turn yellow in autumn. Fragrant white flowers are borne in hanging clusters to 15cm long in early summer and are followed by red fruits that turn black in winter
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Spreading
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardens