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Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Prunus serotina | Zones 2-8 | Soil: Acidic, Moist, Well-Drained

Black cherry is a large, native tree found in the Midwest and throughout the eastern United States. The showy white flowers appear as pendulous clusters in early spring followed by dark, pea-sized fruits in late summer. The mature bark is dark and scaly, often flipping on the edges.

Nanking Cherry

Nanking Cherry 

Prunus tomentosa | Zones 3-7 | Soil:  Widely Adaptable 

Fragrant white spring flowers, shiny reddish-brown bark, and edible scarlet fruit make the Nanking cherry a favorite for mass plantings and borders. This is a vigorous, adaptable shrub particularly suited to the cold winters of the of the United States and Canada. And the dense branching pattern means the shrub is also well-suited for use as a windbreak filler, hedge, or wildlife habitat.

The tart, tangy fruit ripen in mid- to late summer and can be eaten fresh or used in pies, jams, and jellies.

Pin Cherry

Pin Cherry 

Prunus pennsylvanica | Zones 3-8 | Soil:  Widely Adaptable 

Pin Cherry is a large shrub or small tree, that should be grown in the sun. The white flowers are about 1/2 inch in diameter. The fall foliage color is a combination of yellow and red. The fruits turn red in July and August. The tree usually does well on all but poorly drained or shaded sites.

Red Canada Cherry

Red Canada Cherry

Prunus virginiana | Zones 3-5 | Soil:  Well Drained 

Canada Red Chokecherry can be grown as a single or multi-stemmed small tree or large shrub. The distinguishing feature of Canada Red Chokecherry is its purple foliage color. New leaves emerge green and turn purple as they mature. Small white flowers in hanging clusters 3-5″ long are produced in May. The edible fruits are small, reddish-purple, and relished by birds.

Sand Cherry

Sand Cherry

Prunus besseyi | Zones 2-8 | Soil:  Moist, Well Drained 

Sand Cherry is a low, suckering shrub which produces a profusion of white flowers in the spring. These are followed by purple to black, edible fruits. The leaves are silvery green.