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Prunus pensylvanica (Pin cherry)
1 hour care
per year
per year
9m
Max height
Max height
7.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Prunus pensylvanica
Other names
Pin cherry, American pin cherry, American bird cherry, American wild red cherry, Fire cherry, Pigeon cherry
Genus
Prunus Prunus
Species
P. pensylvanica - P. pensylvanica is a large, rounded, relatively short-lived, deciduous shrub or small tree with glossy, reddish-brown bark, toothed, pointed, finely toothed, mid- to dark green leaves and corymbs or umbels of white flowers in late spring and early summer followed by spherical, edible, glossy, bright red fruit.
Prunus pensylvanica is: Deciduous
Habit
Rounded
Toxicity
Fruit is edible but all other parts are poisonous if ingested.
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Orange, Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf mining moths , Vine weevil , Cherry black fly Leaf mining moths , Vine weevil , Cherry black fly
Powdery mildew , Silver leaf Powdery mildew , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 1. Prune in midsummer in areas where silver leaf is prevalent.
Propagation
Requires two-three months cold stratification. May be slow to germinate.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Prunus pensylvanica (Pin cherry) will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 7.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Grown in well-drained or moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates drought and strong winds but will not tolerate maritime conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Prunus pensylvanica
Other names
Pin cherry, American pin cherry, American bird cherry, American wild red cherry, Fire cherry, Pigeon cherry
Genus
Prunus Prunus
Species
P. pensylvanica - P. pensylvanica is a large, rounded, relatively short-lived, deciduous shrub or small tree with glossy, reddish-brown bark, toothed, pointed, finely toothed, mid- to dark green leaves and corymbs or umbels of white flowers in late spring and early summer followed by spherical, edible, glossy, bright red fruit.
Native to
Canada, Northern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Rounded
Toxicity
Fruit is edible but all other parts are poisonous if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Orange, Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf mining moths , Vine weevil , Cherry black fly
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 1. Prune in midsummer in areas where silver leaf is prevalent.
Propagation
Requires two-three months cold stratification. May be slow to germinate.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Prunus pensylvanica (Pin cherry) will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 7.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Grown in well-drained or moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to acid soil in sun. Tolerates drought and strong winds but will not tolerate maritime conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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