Showy flowers in the spring produce bittersweet fruits that can be made into jelly or wine. Black cherry, along with other members of the Prunus genus (plums & cherries), serves as a food plant for many moths and butterflies. According to Douglas Tallamy's Bringing Nature Home, "...Prunus ranks third in the number of Lepidoptera it supports on its foliage."
Uses: Edible, bees, butterflies, wildlife
Bloom time: April - May
Height: 50 to 90 feet
Space: 20 to 40 feet
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Dry to moist
