{"product_id":"10-black-cherry-tree-seeds-prunus-serotina-hardy-fruit-tree-seeds","title":"10 Black Cherry Tree Seeds | Prunus serotina Hardy Fruit Tree Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black Cherry tree (\u003cem\u003ePrunus serotina\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy North American native valued for its graceful form, fragrant spring blossoms, and small dark fruits that attract birds and wildlife. Also known as wild black cherry or rum cherry, this deciduous tree offers year-round interest with white flower clusters in spring, glossy green foliage in summer, and colorful fall foliage before winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Cherry is a versatile choice for native plant gardens, wildlife habitats, woodland edges, and naturalized landscapes. Its small, tart cherries are traditionally used in jams, jellies, and syrups, while the tree itself provides food and cover for pollinators and songbirds. With proper care, these seeds can grow into a long-lived, stately shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative North American deciduous tree with fragrant white spring flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small dark cherries that attract birds and wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy green foliage turns yellow and orange in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and adaptable to a range of soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides food and cover for pollinators and songbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prunus serotina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, spreading canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-80 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratification recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Cherry seeds benefit from cold stratification to break dormancy. Sow seeds in a well-draining seed-starting mix, barely covering them with soil, and keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide a period of cold, moist conditions—either outdoors through winter or in a refrigerator—before germination. Once seedlings emerge, give them bright light and gradually acclimate them before transplanting outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny site with well-drained soil for transplanting. Water young trees regularly during the first growing season to help them establish a strong root system. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from the trunk. Prune only as needed to shape the tree and remove dead or damaged branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 10 Black Cherry Tree seeds (\u003cem\u003ePrunus serotina\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836009775414,"sku":"FOLIA2-1729","price":42.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7130565813_nmtw.jpg?v=1793097200","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/10-black-cherry-tree-seeds-prunus-serotina-hardy-fruit-tree-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}