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Black Cherry leaves. In Autumn, the leaves of Black Cherry will take on a red to peach color that is very beautiful. Flower. The flowers of Black Cherry are arranged in Oblong-cylindric racemes that are 4-6″ long by 2″ diameter at the base.
Prunus serotina flower cluster. For about its first decade the bark of a black cherry tree is thin, smooth, and banded, resembling a birch. A mature tree has very broken, dark gray to black bark. The leaves are long and shiny, resembling a sourwood's.
Easy to grow, Black Cherry will reward you with spring lace-like blossoms, attractive summer foliage, lovely fall colors, and ornamental berries. A beautifully shaped shade tree. Grows up to 50-80 ft. tall (12-24 m) and 30-60 ft. wide (9-18 m).
Facts. The inner bark of black cherry saplings and twigs is pungent when scratched, as it releases tiny whiffs of hydrocyanic (prussic) acid. Older trees have very dark, scaly bark. It is a prolific seed producer, and its seeds are often a major component of forest seedbanks in New England.
Explore the comprehensive Black Cherry Tree care guide for successful growth. Learn essential tips on planting, nurturing, and maintaining your Prunus serotina. Discover the secrets to a thriving black cherry tree.
In the spring, small, white flowers mature and provide nectar for pollinators. It is a larval host plant for several species of butterflies. It produces a round, dark purple fruit that matures in late summer and attracts songbirds. Plant black cherry in a woodland or as a shade tree.
