Scientific Name
Prunus serotina var. virens
Common Name
Southwestern Black Cherry
Tree Description
Prunus serotina var. virens, Southwestern black cherry, is a small multi-trunked tree or large shrub. It has an attractive fall color, fragrant white flowers bloom in spring, and produces fruit with a red to black color.
Tree Size
Small
Height at Maturity
20ft–30ft
Width at Maturity
15ft–20ft
Growth Rate
36 inches+/year
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Sun Exposure
Sun
Water Needs
Low Water
Medium Water
Potential Issues
Everything except fruit is HIGHLY TOXIC. Not deer resistant.
Propagation Results
Freshest seed had best germination sown in October in the greenhouse. Future trials should include scarification and cold stratification. Seedlings are growing at a moderate pace.
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