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Prunus avium

Wild Cherry (Mazzard Cherry)

The oval, serrated foliage showcases the fragrant, white blooms and sweet dark red to black fruit.

  • »  Oval to obovate leaves with serrated margins
  • »  Fragrant showy white flowers
  • »  Sweet dark red to near-black fruit by midsummer
  • »  Bloom Time: April to May

15gal
$255.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:15-18 m
  • Spread:6-7 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Fragrant
• Fruit
Flowering Time
• Spring
Foliage Color
• Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Prunus avium

While the fruit is edible raw or cooked, this plant has more value as an ornamental tree, and for attracting birds. Wilted leaves, twigs (stems) and seeds are poisonous.