Black Cherry – Prunus serotina 30 Tree Seeds | Native Edible Cherry | Fast Growing Hardwood Wildlife Friendly • Timber Tree • Fragrant Spring Blooms

Grow one of North America’s most valuable native hardwood trees with Black Cherry (Prunus serotina). This fast-growing, long-lived tree is prized for its fragrant spring flowers, edible dark cherries, brilliant fall color, and highly valuable timber.

Black Cherry typically grows 40–60 feet tall (occasionally reaching 100 feet) with a straight trunk and oval crown. In spring, it produces showy, drooping clusters of small white fragrant flowers that attract pollinators and beneficial insects. By early summer, dark red to nearly black cherries ripen and are enjoyed by songbirds and wildlife. The fruit is edible for humans and commonly used for jelly, wine, and flavoring.

In autumn, leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, or red depending on weather conditions.

This species is:
• Cold hardy (Zones 4–9)
• Heat and drought tolerant
• Salt tolerant
• Long-lived
• Valuable for furniture-grade hardwood

Perfect for woodland gardens, homesteads, wildlife habitat, shade planting, and reforestation projects.

Seeds are not pretreated.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 Black Cherry seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Detailed sowing instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Black Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus serotina
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full Sun (will not tolerate shade)
Soil: Adaptable; performs best in rich, moist, well-drained soil
Watering: Moderate
Mature Height: 40–60 feet (up to 100 feet)
Spread: 35–50 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–9

💡 Germination Instructions

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours

2. Cold stratify 120 days at 40°F in moist (not wet) medium

3. Sow 1/2 inch deep

4. Keep evenly moist (not wet)

Plant in a permanent location, as established trees do not tolerate root disturbance well.