Black Cherry

Black Cherry

The Black Cherry, also known as Rum Cherry, is a medium to large deciduous tree native to North America, known for its glossy green leaves, fragrant white spring flowers, and dark, edible fruit. It typically grows 50-80 feet tall, with a straight trunk and a rounded crown. The tree’s small black cherries are a favorite of wildlife and can be used in jams, jellies, and flavoring spirits, including rum. Its reddish-brown to black bark develops distinctive scaly patterns with age. Black Cherry is valued for its high-quality hardwood, making it a popular choice in furniture and cabinetry.

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Description

Prunus serotina

The Black Cherry, also known as Rum Cherry, is a medium to large deciduous tree native to North America, known for its glossy green leaves, fragrant white spring flowers, and dark, edible fruit. It typically grows 50-80 feet tall, with a straight trunk and a rounded crown. The tree’s small black cherries are a favorite of wildlife and can be used in jams, jellies, and flavoring spirits, including rum. Its reddish-brown to black bark develops distinctive scaly patterns with age. Black Cherry is valued for its high-quality hardwood, making it a popular choice in furniture and cabinetry.

Min. Quanity Grade/Age Size No. Per Bundle Bundle + Fifty + Hundred + 5 Hundred + 25 Hundred +
25 Seedling 1 Yr. 6″ 25 2.40 0.80 0.75 0.73
25 Seedling 1 Yr. 12″ 25 2.70 0.90 0.85 0.83
25 Seedling 1 Yr. 18″ 25 3.00 1.00 0.95 0.93
25 Seedling 1 Yr. 2′ 25 4.50 1.50 1.25
25 Seedling 2 Yr. 3′ 25 6.00 3.50 3.25

Additional information

Botanical Name

Prunus serotina
Height

50-80'
Zone

3-9

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