Pin cherry (Prunus pensylvanica)


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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 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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