
Rum cherry
Prunus serotina
Black cherry is a fast-growing native North American tree prized for its fragrant white flower racemes in spring and clusters of small dark fruits that birds adore in late summer. It adapts to a wide range of soils and light conditions, though it performs best in well-drained, moderately fertile soil with at least six hours of sun. Note that leaves, bark, and seeds contain cyanogenic compounds and should be considered toxic if ingested in quantity.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
240″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply To Encourage Deep Rooting; Allow Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings Once Established
Soil pH
4 – 7.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 3, 2019 by Bill Bill Duffy (cc-by-sa)
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