West Texas Nursery
Black Cherry - Bareroot
Black Cherry - Bareroot
Regular price
$60.00 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$60.00 USD
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per
(for 25 seedlings)
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While the messy red-purple fruit makes Black Cherry a marginal ornamental shade tree, the wood is valued in furniture and panel crafting and is important for wildlife food and shelter.
| Latin Name | Prunus serotina |
| Tree Size | Medium to large; Height: (60-80 feet); Width: (30-50 feet) |
| Hardiness | Texas Zones 6-9 |
| Leaf Type | Deciduous |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Soil Needs | Adapted to medium- and coarse-textured soils; avoid soils that are very wet or very dry |
| Tolerances | Drought; alkaline soils; partial to heavy shade. |
| Attributes | Texas native; reliable fall color; attractive fruits eaten by birds and wildlife. |
| Problems | Downed cherry trees are removed immediately by farmers and ranchers as the wilted leaves contain high levels of hydrogen cyanide producing compounds that can be fatal to livestock and pets if consumed. Tent caterpillars and webworms can pose problems. |
| Comments | Attractive, upright tree with showy fall color and interesting bark; not recommended for heavy, clayey soils |
