Prunus serotina – Black cherry, Rum cherry

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Prunus serotina – Black cherry, Rum cherry

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Large bush that grows into a tree. Crown rounded to narrow ovoid. Height 15 - 20 m. In the east of the United States, where the tree occurs in the wild, it can grow to more than 30 m. The twigs smell of almonds when damaged. The thin (obovate) ovoid to elongated leaves are glossy dark green and 5 - 12 cm in size. White flowers in projecting bunches, May-June. After that, purple-red fruits that ripen to black, Ø approx. 1 cm. Can take very poor soils. Planted at the beginning of the last century in Europe as a soil improver, later spreading to constitute a plague in many places. Winter hardiness zone: 4

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Specifications
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Height
15-20 m, fast growing
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
purple/brown, black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas
acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil half-open crown green white May late sprout fast growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for butterflies provides food for birds toxic components Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Prunus serotina

Prunus serotina can eventually reach a height of 15-20 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus serotina is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 15-20 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus serotina is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus serotina with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus serotina blooms in may.
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