Black Cherry Tree

The Black Cherry Tree (Prunus serotina) is wild cherry or wild rum cherry that is native to eastern North America, Mexico and Central America. In Missouri. It is one of the largest of the cherries. Tall with a narrow-columnar to rounded crown, a profuse spring bloomer,  attractive summer foliage and fall color. Fruits are bitter and inedible fresh off the tree, but can be used to make jams and jellies. Fruits have also been used to flavor certain liquors such as brandy and whiskey. Fruits are attractive to wildlife. Mature trees develop dark scaly bark.  Plant in full sun in well drained loamy soils.  Height: 50-80' Width: 30-60' Spacing: 40-70' Zones: 3-9 What you are purchasing is Black Cherry tree, featuring our GTSuper Roots System, at a size of your choosing, Handle with care. https://www.greenthumbsgarden.com/pages/abbreviation-glossary