Black cherry (Prunus serotina)


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Type

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Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

YES

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Prunus serotina

Common English name: Black cherry

Other names:

French name: Cerisier tardif

Habitat

Exists mixed with other broadleaf species. Grows on a large variety of soils.

Other notes

This species is the largest of the Prunus genus native to Canada.

Hardiness zone(s)

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

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