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| Identification |
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Genus
Prunus
Species
serotina
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wild black cherry
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10487
Data source
MedPl p255;Frgnt p309;Xeri p299
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
90'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Prunus serotina has flowers that are overpoweringly perfume scented. Wild black cherry can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It needs soil that is dry. This plant is drought tolerant.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
irritable bowel relief
Medicinal parts
Inner bark
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
The bark is toxic in overdose
Medicinal notes
Prunus serotina has been used in traditional herbal healing as either an astringent or an irritable bowel relief. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the inner bark. The bark is toxic in overdose.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
exceedingly fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Overpowering
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Prunus serotina is a wildflower.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Prunus serotina is a woody perennial. Wild black cherry is deciduous in nature.
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