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Prunus avium

Wild Cherry (Mazzard Cherry)

The oval, serrated foliage showcases the fragrant, white blooms and sweet dark red to black fruit.

  • »  Oval to obovate leaves with serrated margins
  • »  Fragrant showy white flowers
  • »  Sweet dark red to near-black fruit by midsummer
  • »  Bloom Time: April to May

15gal
$255.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:15-18 m
  • Spread:6-7 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Attributes
Deciduous
Edible
Fragrant
Fruit
Flowering Time
Spring
Foliage Color
Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus avium

While the fruit is edible raw or cooked, this plant has more value as an ornamental tree, and for attracting birds. Wilted leaves, twigs (stems) and seeds are poisonous.