20-Year Height: 20 feet
Growth Rate: moderate
Growth Habit: ovoid crown shape
Drought Tolerance: medium
Shade Tolerance: intolerant
Flower: white
Foliage: green
Soils: adapted to medium and coarse soilsWildlife Value: fruit provides excellent food for birds and mammals, attracts pollinators
Disease/Pests: tent caterpillar, cherry scallop shell moth, black knot, leaves not palatable to grasshoppers
Native to MT: no
Other: leaves, twigs, bark, and seeds produce a cyanogenic glycoside and can cause livestock poisoning; fruits can be used in jelly if properly preparedPhoto Credit: T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
Cherry, Black - Bundle of 25 Trees
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.