NATIVE EDIBLE FRUIT TREE: Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) is a North American native species valued for both fruit and landscape presence. It supports wildlife while providing edible cherries for home use. TRADITIONAL CULINARY FRUIT: Ripe black cherries are commonly used in jams, jellies, syrups, and wine. The fruit has a tart-sweet flavor that improves with cooking or sweetening. FAST-ESTABLISHING SEEDLING: Young trees typically establish within one to two growing seasons after planting. Early root development supports steady long-term growth. LARGE SHADE TREE MATURE SIZE: Black cherry grows into a tall canopy tree over time. Mature height commonly reaches 50–80 ft with a broad spreading crown. SPRING BLOSSOM DISPLAY: Trees produce elongated clusters of small white flowers in spring. These blooms add seasonal beauty and attract pollinators. CZ GRAIN: We take pride in providing healthy seeds, bulbs, and plants and other products carefully selected for strong germination and healthy growth. Every order is backed by our commitment to quality. HOME ORCHARD SUITABLE: Can be grown in edible landscapes or backyard orchards with proper spacing. Trees provide both fruit harvest potential and shade value. Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) is a fast-establishing North American native tree prized for its edible summer fruit, spring flower clusters, and long-term shade value. This deciduous tree develops glossy green foliage, fragrant white blossoms in spring, and small dark cherries that ripen for culinary use and wildlife forage. It adapts to a wide range of soils and grows well in full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for home landscapes, naturalized plantings, and backyard orchards. As a mature tree, black cherry forms a tall, upright canopy that provides cooling shade and habitat value. The fruit has a traditional tart-sweet flavor used in jams, jellies, syrups, and wine, while the tree itself offers seasonal interest from flowers to fall color. Plant seedlings with adequate spacing to allow natural growth and long-term structure. This listing ships as a live young plant ready for outdoor planting (cannot ship to California).