Prunus serotina, PA Ecotype

Wild Black Cherry, PA Ecotype

$104.00 /lb

One of North America’s most valuable hardwoods; provides food (fruit) and nesting sites for wildlife; source of food for caterpillars of 300 species of moths and butterflies eaten by birds; purplish-black berries in the fall.

Map Key

Present in state
Present and native in county; not rare
Present and native in county; rare
State or county listed as noxious
Present but introduced in county
Not present in state
Species extirpated (historic)
Present in state; exotic

This map shows the native and introduced (adventive) range of this species. Given appropriate habitat and climate, native plants can be grown outside their range.

Indicator Regions
Northcentral & Northeast:
FACU
Midwest
FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
FACU
Wild Black Cherry, PA Ecotype Planting Information

Planting details can vary based on your region, site conditions, and seed mix. For best results, we recommend reviewing our detailed planting guides. These guides include region-specific timing, site preparation, seeding methods, and tips for establishing native species successfully.

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Details
Species
Wild Black Cherry, PA Ecotype
Species Type
Native
Product Categories
Habitat
Woods, fencerows.
Bloom Period
Spring/Summer
Typical Height
97.50000
Minimum Root Depth
36
pH
4.00000
-
7.50000
Flower Color
White
Pollinator Value
High
Approx. seeds per lb
4800
Seeding rate per acre in a mix
Up to 1.04 lb
Truax Seedbox
Fluffy
Tolerances
Shade
Full Sun
Drought
Moderate
Salt
No

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