{"product_id":"black-cherry-tree","title":"Black Cherry Tree","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content tutor-markdown-rendering\" style=\"--animation-duration: 400ms; --fade-animation-function: ease-out; font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ea673ffce8dd4236\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-family: Google Sans, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003ePrunus serotina\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eThe Black Cherry is a majestic, fast-growing native deciduous tree that brings remarkable ecological value, seasonal beauty, and structural presence to the landscape. Valued for its dark, rugged bark that breaks into small, scaly plates resembling burnt cornflakes, this native powerhouse transitions effortlessly through the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eIn mid-spring, it produces drooping racemes of fragrant, white blossoms that burst forth alongside its emerging glossy green leaves. By late summer, these flowers mature into heavy clusters of dark red to black cherries that are an absolute feast for local songbirds and wildlife. As autumn arrives, the foliage turns a striking yellow to rich golden-peach before dropping to reveal a strong, branching winter canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Google Sans, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eThe Ecological Footprint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eWildlife Sanctuary:\u003c\/b\u003e A premier ecological powerhouse, hosting hundreds of species of native moth and butterfly caterpillars and offering high-quality nesting habitat for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eThe Berry Buffet:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces nutrient-rich drupes that serve as a vital food source for dozens of species of songbirds, small mammals, and larger wildlife in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eErosion Champion:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptional at stabilizing slopes and field edges; its deep, expansive root system securely anchors soil to prevent erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eWoodland Wonder:\u003c\/b\u003e Robustly thrives in diverse forest margins and open woodlands, serving as a foundational species for native forest regeneration and biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Google Sans, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eThe Honest Harvest (What to Expect)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eThe Perks:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly adaptable to various soils, boasts gorgeous spring blossoms and brilliant autumn color, supports unmatched wildlife biodiversity, and grows at a fast, rewarding pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eThe Caveats:\u003c\/b\u003e Can produce heavy dropped fruit that may require cleanup near patios or walkways. Wilted leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides which can be toxic to livestock if ingested in large quantities, and surface roots can occasionally push through turf over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Google Sans, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Prunus serotina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Cherry, Rum Cherry, Wild Black Cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 50-80 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 35-50 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Fast (2-3 feet per year when young)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 100-200 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eSun Preference:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep, moist, fertile, and well-drained soils; highly adaptable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptable (4.5-7.5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but establishes drought tolerance with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/b\u003e White; mid-spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Small, dark red to black cherries (drupes); late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003ePollinators:\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Upright, spreading, and open crown with a strong central leader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 35-40 feet apart for individual specimen planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eLandscape Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Native naturalizing, wildlife gardens, large shade tree, forest restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eMaintenance Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Low (occasional pruning of lower branches as it matures)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Google Sans, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eHydration:\u003c\/b\u003e Saturate the planting area thoroughly before setting the tree into the ground, and maintain consistent moisture during its initial establishment phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eSiting:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose an open location with full sun where the tree has ample room to reach its mature size and spread its broad canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eMulching:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a thick 3-inch layer of organic mulch around the base to lock in ground moisture and suppress weeds, keeping the mulch several inches clear of the main trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure the tree receives regular, deep waterings during its first two growing seasons to build a strong, extensive root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e Prune in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches and to train a strong central leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Google Sans Text, sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;\"\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/b\u003e Generally unnecessary. If your soil is exceptionally poor, a light top-dressing of organic compost around the drip line in early spring will provide steady nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ATM Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2-3ft","offer_id":51764385710375,"sku":"ST40G2","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4ft","offer_id":51764385743143,"sku":"ST40G2","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/9094\/0711\/files\/BlackCherry3.jpg?v=1785450498","url":"https:\/\/atmgardens.com\/products\/black-cherry-tree","provider":"ATM Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}