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Black Cherry vs Blue Moon Wisteria

Prunus serotina

Wisteria macrostachya Blue Moon

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Black Cherry
Blue Moon Wisteria

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.

Blue Moon Wisteria is a striking, flowering vine, and the hardiest of the wisterias. Up to three times in one growing season you can expect showy, fragrant, lavender-blue flowers.

Make sure you plan your site as this vine requires a structure to support its mature weight. Try planting close to a post, trellis, or fence.

Black Cherry Quick Facts

Blue Moon Wisteria Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock

Toxicity: can be toxic to cats, dogs, and horses when consumed
Foliage: long, glossy leaves
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: white
Flowers: blue/purple strings of flowers
Fruit: dark red
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB
Other Names: mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry