Wild Black Cherry

Height: 60-80'

Width: 30-60'

Bloom/Fruit: white flowers early spring, black/red edible fruit

Fun Facts: Wild cherry is a host plant for many butterfly and moth species. The fruits contain cyanogenic compounds, but the cyanide is not liberated until acted upon by digestive enzymes. Cedar Waxwings can digest the fruits without releasing the cyanide, but humans are advised not to consume the fruits.

Good to Know: These are the trees that cherry wood comes from, and have great value in the forest. They do get big, so be sure that they have enough room to reach their full potential!