Wild Black Cherry |
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Large oval-headed tree with arching branches covered with 5” long streamers of white flowers from May through June , 1/3” fruits turn from green thru red to black & are an important source of food for birds (turkey, ruffed grouse, bobwhite, catbirds, waxwings….) & other wildlife (rabbits, fox, squirrels…) in the fall when they ripen, long finely toothed glossy leaves turn yellow, red & orange in the fall, scaley dark bark of mature trees is interesting all year long, twigs have reddish bark, heat & drought tolerant, nice cut flowers, excellent wood for woodworking & furniture, bitter-sweet fruit can be used in making jelly & wine, suitable for bonsai(!). Caterpillar host to Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), Red Spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax), and Coral Hairstreak (Stymon fitus) as well as a host of moth species including the huge and beautiful Promethea (Callosamia promethean)! The plants we have available this year are about 1 year old – about 5” tall.
40 to 60’ tall & 20 to 30’ wide
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b
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Native Range: NS, s. QC & ON south to c. FL & AZ, with populations in BC as well
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