Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Prunus |
Species | serotina |
Common Name | black cherry |
iTree Code | PRSE2 |
Plant Form
Form | Tree: medium, narrow canopy |
Height | 80 feet |
Spread | 60 feet |
Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
Foliage | narrow with serrate edge, orange hairs underside along mid-vein |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
Bark | shiny, dark with lenticels when young, older dark curling scales (“burnt potato chip”) |
Bud | 1/8-1/4" long, 6 scales. Terminal bud slightly larger. |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
Twig | Smooth with a wide divergence in color with age, going from pale green to bright red to dark red-brown. |
Flower | narrow grouping (raceme) of small/white flowers; perfect flowers; fragrant |
Fruit | small red/purple in clusters of cherry |
Fall Color | yellow |
Site Characteristics
USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
Min | 3a |
Min | 6.0 |
Soil | Moderate |
Max | 9a |
Max | 7.5 |
Spray | Moderate |
Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
Intermediate |
Intolerant |
Yes |
Species Status
Nebraska Native |
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U.S. Native |
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Region of Origin | United States, Mexico |