Amur Cherry vs Black Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Amur Cherry vs Black Cherry

Prunus serotina

Prunus maackii

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Black Cherry
Amur Cherry

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.

Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.

This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Black Cherry Quick Facts

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Berries: black fruit
Flowers: white
Flowers: white, in spring
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low



Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock

Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names: mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry
Other Names: amur chokecherry