In the landscape
Shade tree · Naturalized · Native · Pollinator
Data sources
Black Cherry
Prunus serotina · Tree
Black Cherry is a tree, hardy in USDA zones 3-9, that matures to about 50–80 ft × 30–60 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs. Expect white blooms in spring. It attracts songbirds and butterflies and pollinators.
- USDA zones
- 3-9
- Sun
- Full sun, Part shade
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 50–80 ft × 30–60 ft
- Bloom color
- White
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Attracts
- Songbirds, Butterflies, Pollinators
- Native to
- Eastern & central North America
Will it survive your winters?
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