Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

tree has become naturalized

Naturalized

Edible fruit/nut tree?

YES

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Prunus cerasus

Common English name: Sour cherry

Other names:

French name: Cerisier aigre

Habitat

No information available

Other notes

No information available

Hardiness zone(s)

3a, 3b

A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.

For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.

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