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Black Cherry

Prunusserotina var. eximia

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Prunus serotina var. eximia by LindaTX8
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Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Prunus (PROO-nus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Austin, Texas(3 reports)

Dripping Springs, Texas(2 reports)

Helotes, Texas

Medina, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2006 | neutral

Black Cherry Prunus serotina var. eximia, is Endemic to Texas.

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