Prunus serotina <br>BLACK CHERRY, MOUNTAIN WILD CHERRY, RUM CHERRY
Prunus serotina, commonly called black cherry, wild cherry or wild rum cherry, is native to eastern North America, Mexico and Central America. It is a medium-sized, fast-growing tree. The flowers are white, in racemes 10-15 cm (4-6 in) long which contain several dozen flowers. The flowers give rise to reddish-black "berries". Edible raw, the fruit is also made into jelly, and the juice can be used as a drink mixer, hence the common name 'rum cherry'.
Type: Hardy fruit tree
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Height: 15-24m (49-79 feet)
Location: Sun
Seeds per pack: 50
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Prunus serotina, commonly called black cherry, wild cherry or wild rum cherry, is native to eastern North America, Mexico and Central America. It is a medium-sized, fast-growing tree. The flowers are white, in racemes 10-15 cm (4-6 in) long which contain several dozen flowers. The flowers give rise to reddish-black "berries". Edible raw, the fruit is also made into jelly, and the juice can be used as a drink mixer, hence the common name 'rum cherry'.
Type: Hardy fruit tree
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Height: 15-24m (49-79 feet)
Location: Sun
Seeds per pack: 50
