Prunus serotina var. rufula

Prunus serotina var. rufula var. rufula

var. rufula

Prunus

Rosaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

The southwestern black cherry is a fast-growing deciduous tree suited to mountain and high-desert gardens in the American Southwest and Mexico. It requires minimal care once established, tolerating partial shade and average moisture conditions. Plant in well-draining soil with ample space for its canopy to develop, and enjoy its spring white flower clusters that attract pollinators.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

120″ – 300″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

240″

Flowers

white

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days Once Established • Water Deeply To Saturate The Root Zone, Then Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Temperature

-25° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 200″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Arizona

Colorado

Mexico Northeast

Mexico Northwest

Mexico Southwest

New Mexico

Texas

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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