Black Cherry
Other common names: Wild black cherry, Rum cherry, or Mountain black cherry,
Scientific name: Prunus Serotina
Conservation status: Prunus serotina is listed as Least Concern.
Characteristics to identify the Black CherryTree:
Leaves are 5-15 cm long and narrow with a pointed end and shiny bright green on top and paler underneath.The bark on older trees is dark grey and very flaky. Bunched small white flowers grow on the trees during spring. Produces fruit inAugust and early September.The tree can grow up to 22 m tall.
Black Cherry in North America:
Ecological:
Native species to Canada
The berries on the tree are a good source of food for many birds and mammals Indigenous: Used as an infusion to treat coughs, bronchitis and colds.Also used for heart trouble, blood poisoning, infections, tuberculosis
ATHSC: Willow Landing (43.239148
N) - Two specimens can be found in the 'corridor' that runs N-S just west of the bird feeders at Willow Landing.