Native Plant Database

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Size Class: 36-72 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Thickets, woodlands, and lower riparian slopes. Moist, well-drained soil.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Conditions Comments: Black cherry is known for the beauty and quality of its wood. The green leaves turn to yellow in the fall. It is easy to grow and will reward you with dangling, lacelike blossoms in the spring. Wildlife eat the fruits. Prefers moister sites and more of a mineral, well drained soil.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: No

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

Bibliography

Trees of Central Texas (1984) Vines, Robert A.
* Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Prunus serotina var. eximia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Prunus serotina var. eximia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Prunus serotina var. eximia