{"product_id":"black-cherry-prunus-serotina-480-tree-seeds-native-edible-cherry-fast-growing-hardwood-wildlife-habitat-timber-tree-brilliant-fall-color","title":"Black Cherry – Prunus serotina 480 Tree Seeds | Native Edible Cherry | Fast Growing Hardwood  Wildlife Habitat • Timber Tree • Brilliant Fall Color","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eEstablish a valuable native hardwood planting with Black Cherry (Prunus serotina). This fast-growing, long-lived North American tree is prized for its fragrant spring blooms, edible summer fruit, vibrant fall color, and premium-quality timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eBlack Cherry typically grows 40–60 feet tall and may reach up to 100 feet in ideal conditions. It develops a straight trunk and oval crown, making it an excellent shade, woodland, and timber tree. In early spring, abundant drooping clusters of small white fragrant flowers appear as the leaves unfold, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eBy early summer, dark red to nearly black cherries ripen. The fruit is edible (often used for jelly, wine, and flavoring) and highly attractive to songbirds and wildlife. In autumn, glossy green leaves turn shades of yellow, orange, or red depending on climate and soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eBlack Cherry is:\u003cbr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e• Cold hardy (Zones 4–9)\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e• Heat, drought, and salt tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e• Fast growing and long lived\u003cbr data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e• Excellent for wildlife habitat and shelter\u003cbr data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e• Highly valued for fine hardwood timber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eIdeal for large properties, woodland plantings, habitat restoration, reforestation, homesteads, and long-term timber investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eSeeds are not pretreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e✔️ 480 Black Cherry seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet\u003cbr data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e✔️ Detailed sowing instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eCommon Name: Black Cherry\u003cbr data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eBotanical Name: Prunus serotina\u003cbr data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003ePlant Type: Large deciduous fruiting tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Seed\u003cbr data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full Sun (does not tolerate shade)\u003cbr data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eSoil: Adaptable; performs best in rich, moist, well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eWatering: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eMature Height: 40–60 feet (up to 100 feet)\u003cbr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eSpread: 35–50 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e💡 Germination Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eCold stratify 120 days at 40°F in moist (not wet) medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eSow 1\/2 inch deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eKeep evenly moist (not wet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003ePlant in a permanent location once established, as mature trees do not tolerate root disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47831135256817,"sku":null,"price":177.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify6_32_ec47adf6-7be9-4894-82d4-80053329eb64.jpg?v=1772155500","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/black-cherry-prunus-serotina-480-tree-seeds-native-edible-cherry-fast-growing-hardwood-wildlife-habitat-timber-tree-brilliant-fall-color","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}