Prunus serotina var. salicifolia

Prunus serotina var. salicifolia var. salicifolia

Also known as Cerasus capuli, Prunus salicifolia, Padus serotina var. salicifolia, Cerasus salicifolia

Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Cherry · Tree · Prunus · South American · Deciduous · Fast Growing · Wildlife · Ornamental · Rosaceae · Birds

This willow-leaved variety of black cherry is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to mountainous regions of South America, producing clusters of small white flowers followed by dark fruits attractive to birds. It thrives in well-drained soils with moderate moisture and adapts well to partial shade, making it suitable for reforestation and naturalistic landscape settings. Prune young trees to establish a strong central leader and remove dead wood annually to maintain health.