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    Prunus serotina

    Also Known As

    • Black Cherry
    • Capulin
    • Rum Cherry

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 100'
    • W: 30'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Prunus serotina plant details

    Prunus serotina is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus serotina

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT wide, 100 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus serotina

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An attractive large tree (to 90'!) from the Eastern United States to Central America, profuse white blooms in spring, lush green summer leaves and fine rose fall color, the fruits which turn from red to black are too bitter to eat out of hand, but they make delicious preserves, the fruit have also long been used to flavor brandy and whiskey; the warm reddish wood is used for gun stocks, cabinets and musical instruments. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Prunus serotina plant

    How to Grow Prunus serotina

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Zones

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