Pin Cherry

Prunus pensylvanica

A small oval tree with white spring blooms. Copper red bark is complimented by orange fall foliage and small edible red berries. Fruit is good for making jams and jellies. Forest green foliage throughout the season. Ideal for smaller landscapes.

TYPE Deciduous Tree SUN Full Sun
HEIGHT 16 ft SOIL Well Drained to Dry
SPREAD 10 ft FLOWER Spring, White
ZONE 2 FRUIT Ornamental Fruit
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Latin Name: Prunus pensylvanica
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Size:

Small size tree

Growth Rate:

Medium growth rate

Canopy:

Typically has a low canopy

Fall Colour:

Orange fall colour

Pollination:

Self-pollinating but will produce more abundant, better quality fruit with second pollinator present

Birds/Bees/Hummingbirds:

Attracts birds

Native:

Native plant

Other:

Used in naturalized areas

Disease/Problems:

Highly susceptible to black knot

Winter:

Provides winter interest

Ornamental Features:

Attractive lenticals present on bark add an interesting landscape appeal

Sun:

Plant in a full sun location

Drainage:

Requires well drained conditions and will not tolerate standing water

Pollution Tolerance:

Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution

Maintenance:

High maintenance

Pruning:

Best pruned in late winter or early spring once the threat of extreme cold has passed

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