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Black Cherry

Prunus serotina, Rosaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderBeneficial Insect HabitatProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Highbush BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
White LupinLupinus albus
Nitrogen Fixation
BloodrootSanguinaria canadensis
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

KapokCeiba pentandra

Kapok's massive canopy blocks light needed by black cherry for proper growth and fruit production

Devils Walking StickAralia spinosa

Devil's walking stick can shade out black cherry saplings with its large compound leaves and aggressive growth

Uses

Functions

TimberFoodWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Black Cherry grow in?

Black Cherry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Black Cherry?

Good companions for Black Cherry include Highbush Blueberry, White Lupin, Bloodroot.

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