Taylor County Land Conservation
Black Cherry
Black Cherry
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Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Prunus serotina
Mature Height: 50-80 ft
Mature Spread: 20-40 ft.
Hardiness: Zones 3-9
Soil: Easily grown in average, moist to slightly dry loam, clay-loam or rocky soils
Light: Full sun to light shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Additional Information: Adaptable tree that grows in both lowland and upland woods. Fragrant white flower clusters attract pollinators in late April to May, followed by drooping clusters of small dark purple to black cherries in late summer. Fruit attracts many birds and wildlife species and is edible to humans. Foliage turn yellow to red in fall.
Estimated Seedling Size: 1-year-old seedlings, 12-18”.
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
