Prunus serotina

Native cherry that is very poisonous when foliage wilts to horses, cattle, and sheep.

Prunus serotina

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Common Name wild black cherry
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating Firewise (1)
Urban Use High
Invasive Potential
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Medium
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Columnar
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 50
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 15
Trunk Size Single,
Bark Flakey
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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