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Black Cherry Tree
Prunusserotina
Distribution: Can be found from southern Quebec to Central Florida
Soil Type: Grows well on a wide variety of soils and in cool moist climates.
Grazers: Squirrel, deer, turkey, mice, and moles.
It is native to Pennsylvania.
Interesting facts: The bark of
Prunusserotina has medical properties, also its fruit is used for making jelly and wine.
~ Simple 2-6 inch leaves, the upper surface is bright green
And shiny while the bottom half is paler.
~Branches are smooth and slender.