Category: Cherry

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Prunus serotina is a deciduous tree known for its simple leaves, fragrant white flowers, and dark fruit.

Leaves: The leaves are simple, serrated, and lance-shaped.

Flowers: It produces fragrant, white, elongated clusters of flowers.

Fruit: It produces small, dark purple to black cherries that are edible but tart.

Bark: The bark is dark, rough, and develops distinctive horizontal lines.

Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands and along roadsides.

Distribution: Black cherry is native to North America.

Occurrence
One of the more widespread of the large trees.

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Prunus virginiana is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its simple leaves and clusters of small, red to black fruit.

Leaves: The leaves are simple, serrated, and lance-shaped.

Fruit: It produces clusters of small, red to black cherries that are often bitter.

Bark: The bark is grayish-brown and develops furrows with age.

Flowers: It produces clusters of fragrant, white flowers.

Habitat: It is commonly found in various habitats, including woodlands and open areas.

Distribution: Chokecherry is native to North America.

Occurance
Widespread throughout woods -especially along fence lines.