Prunus serotina

black cherry

Family: Rosaceae • Genus: Prunus • Region: NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Québec, New Brunswick (southeast)), United States (Indiana, Maine (east & south), Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, West Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas), Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Durango, Sonora, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave) SOUTHERN AMERICA: Guatemala

Summary: Prunus serotina (black cherry) is a plant in the Rosaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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About Prunus serotina

Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Oval.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun (6+ hours)
Watering	Regular — 1-2 inches per week during growing season
Soil	Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5)
Hardiness Zone	USDA 3-9

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