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(Prunus serotina)
The Rose Family (Rosaceae)


A variety of habitats except wet or very dry.


All parts of this tree, except fruit without its seed, contain a chemical which is poisonous. Fruit can be made into jams, jellies and wine. Crushed leaf has an almond scent. Wood is sought out by furniture makers because of rich orange- brown color.

.3” diameter round fruit is dark purple, almost black when ripe, with a bitter-sweet taste; matures in late summer.
Small white flowers with a fishy fragrance in hanging, narrow spikes 4 to 6” long appear in late spring.
Many birds and mammals eat Black Cherry fruit. Deer and rabbit browse foliage and stems. Flowers produce much nectar and some pollen for bees. Leaf length: 2.00-5.00 inches
Tree height: 30.00-100.00 feet XF60 32448 JM #38 B_ARBO Black Cherry.pdf

Where to find Black Cherry on the Louisiana State Arboretum Trails:

WAB - Walker Branch Trail 17.0

