Black CHERRY
Arnold Arboretum
Height: 50-80'
Leaves: 5" elongated, pointed leaves with light green color
Location: North America
Bark: Light vertical striations and redness
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Aesthetic Characteristics: Delicate appearance and seasonal flowers give visual interest
ROLE IN URBAN HEAT ISLAND
Canopy Size: 30' spread of layered, flowering canopy
Growth Rate: Medium ~13-24" per year
Negative Traits: Insects can be a problem due to fruit growth
Urban Condition Tolerance:
-light, sandy soil but grows in moist, well-drained soil
-some flooding
-air and soil pollution
-provides wildlife nutrition
-benefits wildlife, soil quality, and air quality
Value: Provides good shade and visual interest while reducing temperatures, providing wildlife benefit, and improving air quality
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