Black Cherry
Prunus serotina ssp. serotina
Tree In Stock
Black Cherry is a Virginia native local-ecotype tree that typically reaches 50-80 ft and blooms in mid spring and late spring with white flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium
- Height
- 50-80 ft
- Spread
- 30-60 ft
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring, Mid Spring
- Bloom Color
- White
- Garden Goals
- Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Keystone Species, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Keystone tree; bird garden; wildlife habitat; shade tree
- Wildlife Value
- Keystone Prunus; hosts many butterflies/moths including Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Black Cherry grows best in full sun or part shade with dry, dry to medium, or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 50-80 ft tall and 30-60 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Keystone Prunus; hosts many butterflies/moths including Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. It is well suited to Keystone tree, bird garden, wildlife habitat, shade tree.
Good to know: High wildlife value; fruits support birds.