Scientific Name
Prunus pennsylvanica

Common Name
Fire cherry; Pin cherry

Hardiness Zones: 3-7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types
Texture: Medium
Form: Shrubby tree; horizontal branches; rounded open crown
Height: 25 to 40’
Width:  --
Leaf: 3 to 4.5" alternate, simple leaves; maroon, red, or orange fall color
Flower/Fruit: White flowers in spring; light red fruit with large stone in summer
Comments: Native; fruit attracts birds; leaves are poisonous to livestock; does not tolerate shade
Cultivars: --
 



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