How to Grow and Care for Black cherry

Black cherry, also known as Rum cherry, Wild cherry, Mountain black cherry, American cherry, Black mountain cherry, Wild black cherry

Black cherry thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with regular access to sunlight. This plant prefers occasional deep waterings, which support its robust root system. Special care should be given to monitoring for pests, such as the Eastern tent caterpillar, which can affect its health. With its tolerance for varied conditions and self-sufficiency, black cherry's care is generally straightforward, marking it as an easy species to cultivate.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Human & Pets

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Planting and Growing Black cherry

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	3-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Black cherry reaches towering heights of 60 to 80 feet (18 to 24 meters), with a stately presence that graces the landscape. This tree features leaves arranged alternately, edged with fine teeth, and bearing distinctive glands at the stem junction, with a soft, yellow-brown underbelly. Horizontal lenticels pattern its bark, which becomes scaly in maturity. Come spring, it adorns itself with clusters of demure white blossoms, giving way to dark purple, round fruit by late summer.