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Black cherry.
Prunus serotina
Pronunciación PROO-nus seh-RO-tih-nah
También se conoce como Black Cherry, Black Chokecherry, Rum Cherry, Rum Cherry, Black Cherry
The black cherry is a beautiful native North American tree known for its dark, flaky bark and clusters of white flowers. It produces small, dark fruits that are a favorite among local birds. You will find it thrives best in open, sunny spaces where it has plenty of room to grow.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Deciduous tree
- Luz
- Full sun
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 7 a 14 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 50 to 80 feet
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Rápido
Cuidados
Plant this tree in a spot that receives full sun to encourage healthy development and fruit production. Keep an eye out for tent caterpillars or black knot fungus, which can occasionally affect the branches. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but well drained to keep the root system happy.
- Riego
- Water deeply during dry spells to help the tree establish a strong root system.
- Abonado
- Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
- Poda
- Prune during the dormant winter season to remove dead wood and maintain a healthy shape.
- Trasplante
- This tree is best suited for the landscape, but if kept in a container, repot every few years to refresh the soil.
- Suelo
- Well drained, loamy soil
- pH del suelo
- 5.0 to 7.0
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- The leaves, twigs, and bark contain cyanogenic glycosides which are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Cómo identificarla
- Dark, scaly, burnt potato chip bark
- Long, drooping clusters of white flowers
- Shiny, dark green lance shaped leaves
- Small, dark purple to black fruit
Ciencia
- Familia
- Rosaceae
- Género
- Prunus
- Orden
- Rosales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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