Butterfly host and nectar plant
Black cherry is a host plant for Tiger Swallowtail and Red-Spotted Purple butterflies as well as several silk moths.
It is native to the United States and Canada.
It is a beautiful tree in the fall, covered in orange and gold leaves.
Zones 4-9
Height to 40′
Width to 40′
Bloom – white
Nectar plant for butterflies and other insects
Sun to partial shade
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