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Rosaceae
Prunus emarginata
Prunus emarginata
Also known as Prunus pensylvanica var. mollis, Cerasus padifolia, Prunus crenulata, Cerasus trichopetala
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Bitter Cherry · Native Tree · Prunus · Wildlife · Spring Blooms · Birds · Western Native · Deciduous · Habitat Plant · Cherry
Pet-safeAttracts pollinators
In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/6/2026
Bitter cherry (Prunus emarginata) is a handsome western North American native tree or large shrub valued for its early spring white blossoms and wildlife value. It adapts to a variety of well-drained soils and partial to full sun conditions, needing moderate water especially during establishment. Its small red to black cherries attract birds, making it an excellent choice for naturalistic or habitat gardens.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist; reduce frequency once established · Every 7-10 days during the first two growing seasons
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.2–7.8
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 30 ft
- Spread
- 15 ft
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Mixed
- Foliage
- Green · Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arizona, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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