
Type

Deciduous
Status

Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?

YES
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Prunus pensylvanica
Common English name: Pin cherry
Other names:
French name: Cerisier de Pennsylvanie
Habitat
Often grows in areas cleared from cutting, windthrow, or burning.
Other notes
This species is very rarely found in mature forests due to its intolerance to shade.
Hardiness zone(s)
0a, 0b, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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