Prunus pensylvanica

Also called Bird Cherry

Upright habit, forming colonies
Burnished-bronze exfoliating bark
Clusters of fragrant florets unfold with the leaves
Small long-lasting light red sour fruit attracts birds
Glossy narrow leaves turn burgundy to brown in the fall
A pioneer plant that springs up in a forest after a fell-cutting or a fire
Bloom Time: May

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
8-10 m

SPREAD:
3-4 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

This native plant grows best in a fertile, moist, well-drained soil, however, in its natural state, it will grow in soils ranging from stony sand to light clay.

Additional Notes about Pin Cherry, Fire Cherry:

Native to Ontario and much of Canada.

One of the first trees to grow after a fire. It grows quickly, producing fruit after only 2-3 years, prompting a colony to spring up, providing shelter for other plants. Its life expectancy is 30 years.

The bark, flowers, leaves and stems are highly poisonous to human beings.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

ATTRIBUTES:
Decorative Winter Bark
Fall Color
Deciduous
Fruit
Decorative Winter Bark

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Naturalizing