black cherry - Rosaceae Prunus serotina

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Taxonomy

Cladeangiosperm
FamilyRosaceae
GenusPrunus
Speciesserotina
Common Nameblack cherry
iTree CodePRSE2

Plant Form

FormTree: medium, narrow canopy
Height80 feet
Spread60 feet
DeciduousYes

Identification Description

Foliagenarrow with serrate edge, orange hairs underside along mid-vein Leaf Type  Information Icon Simple
Barkshiny, dark with lenticels when young, older dark curling scales (“burnt potato chip”)
Bud1/8-1/4" long, 6 scales. Terminal bud slightly larger. Bud Arrangement Information Icon Alternate
TwigSmooth with a wide divergence in color with age, going from pale green to bright red to dark red-brown.
Flowernarrow grouping (raceme) of small/white flowers; perfect flowers; fragrant
Fruitsmall red/purple in clusters of cherry
Fall Coloryellow

Site Characteristics

USDA Zones   info for zones pH LevelsSalt Tolerance
Min3a Min6.0 SoilModerate
Max9a Max7.5 SprayModerate

Shade ToleranceDrought ToleranceAllelopathy
Intermediate Intolerant Yes

Species Status

Nebraska Native Yes Check
U.S. Native Yes Check
Region of OriginUnited States, Mexico