Rum Cherry Tree (Prunus serotina) Bare Root 18-24" | Wild Black Cherry

About This Plant

The Rum Cherry Tree (Prunus serotina), also known as Wild Black Cherry, is a deciduous tree valued for white spring blooms, green foliage, and black edible fruit. This live bare root plant grows with an upright, spreading canopy and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering wildlife-friendly benefits and pollinator support.

What You Will Receive

1 live bare root Rum Cherry Tree (Prunus serotina), 18-24 inches tall.

• Quantity: 1 live bare root plant
• Scientific Name: Prunus serotina
• Common Name: Rum Cherry Tree, Wild Black Cherry
• Plant Type: Deciduous tree
• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading canopy
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers moist but well-drained soil
• Soil Type: Well-draining, adaptable to various soils
• Features: White spring flowers, black edible fruit, wildlife-friendly
• Mature Size: 50-80 feet tall, 30-50 feet wide
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3-9
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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