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American Elm vs Black Cherry

Ulmus americana

Prunus serotina

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American Elm
Black Cherry

American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

Black Cherry is common in eastern North America but a rare find elsewhere. This tree is shade tolerant and is often found in old fields, forest openings, and along fencerows.

The fruit is edible and is commonly used to flavor rum and brandy. It is also edible and often eaten fresh or used in wine or jelly. Black Cherry trees typically begin producing fruit when they are 10 years of age.

Black Cherry wood is a rich reddish-brown color and is strong, making it valued in cabinetry and woodworking. It is often used in reclamation as well.

The leaves can poison livestock as they contain cyanide derivatives and precursors. However, many have noted that deer still seem to browse their trees with impunity and birds and other animals eat the fruit when available.

American Elm Quick Facts

Black Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright yellow
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: very long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock
Other Names: water elm, whilte elm
Other Names: mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry