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Black Cherry

Prunus serotina

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Common names

47 names · 33 languages
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Other languages (32)
Dutch
French
Afrikaans
  • Swartkersie[3]
Alabama
  • Ittotalikcho[3]
Bulgarian
  • Късноцъфтяща песъкиня[3]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • střemcha pozdní[3]
Danish
  • Glansbladet hæg[3]
Estonian
  • hilistoomingas[3]
Finnish
  • kiiltotuomi[3]
German
  • Amerikanische Traubenkirsche[2][3]
  • Spätblühende Traubenkirsche[2][3]
  • Späte Traubenkirsche[2][3]
Hungarian
  • kései meggy[3]
Italian
Korean
  • 세로티나벚나무[3]
Lithuanian
  • Vėlyvoji ieva[3]
Miami
  • katoohwakimišaahkwi[3]
Nahuatl
Norwegian
Ojibwe
  • Ookwemizh (Ookweminagaawanzh, Okwe'mîn)[3]
Polish
  • czeremcha amerykańska[3]
Portuguese
Raramuri
Romanian
  • Mălin american[3]
Russian
  • Черемуха поздняя[3]
  • Черёмуха поздняя[3]
Seneca
Slovak
  • čremcha neskorá[3]
Slovenian
  • pozna čremsa[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • glanshägg[3]
Turkish
  • Kara Kiraz[3]
Ukrainian
  • Черемха пізня[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Prunus serotina — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Black Cherry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus serotina.
  • Eastern Wild Black Cherry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus serotina.
  • Wild Cherry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus serotina.
  • Wild Rum Cherry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Prunus serotina.
[2] Prunus serotina — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • black cherry — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Amerikanische Traubenkirsche — results[0].names[45]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Spätblühende Traubenkirsche — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Späte Traubenkirsche — results[0].names[44]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • rum cherry — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • wild black cherry — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Capulín — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Cerezo criollo — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Cerezo negro americano — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Cerisier d'automne — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Cerisier noir — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Cerisier tardif — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • ciliegio americano — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • ciliegio tardivo — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Amerikaanse Vogelkers — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • cerejeira-negra — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
[3] Prunus serotina — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • black cherry — results[19].names[2]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Amerikanische Traubenkirsche — results[19].names[45]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Spätblühende Traubenkirsche — results[19].names[42]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Späte Traubenkirsche — results[19].names[44]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • rum cherry — results[19].names[3]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • wild black cherry — results[19].names[4]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Capulín — results[19].names[1]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Cerezo criollo — results[19].names[15]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Cerezo negro americano — results[19].names[5]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Cerisier d'automne — results[19].names[7]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Cerisier noir — results[19].names[8]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Cerisier tardif — results[19].names[9]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • ciliegio americano — results[19].names[31]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • ciliegio tardivo — results[19].names[30]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Amerikaanse Vogelkers — results[19].names[11]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • cerejeira-negra — results[19].names[10]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • střemcha pozdní — results[19].names[12]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • czeremcha amerykańska — results[19].names[13]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Glansbladet hæg — results[19].names[14]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • hilistoomingas — results[19].names[16]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • romhegg — results[19].names[17]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Черёмуха поздняя — results[19].names[18]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Vėlyvoji ieva — results[19].names[19]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • kiiltotuomi — results[19].names[20]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Ookwemizh (Ookweminagaawanzh, Okwe'mîn) — results[19].names[21]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • čremcha neskorá — results[19].names[22]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • glanshägg — results[19].names[23]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • E:i’ — results[19].names[24]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Ittotalikcho — results[19].names[25]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • 野黑樱 — results[19].names[26]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • 野黑櫻 — results[19].names[27]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Usabi — results[19].names[28]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • 세로티나벚나무 — results[19].names[29]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Черемха пізня — results[19].names[32]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Capolin — results[19].names[33]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Capolcuahuitl — results[19].names[34]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Swartkersie — results[19].names[35]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • katoohwakimišaahkwi — results[19].names[36]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • kései meggy — results[19].names[37]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Mălin american — results[19].names[38]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Късноцъфтяща песъкиня — results[19].names[39]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • pozna čremsa — results[19].names[40]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Черемуха поздняя — results[19].names[41]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
  • Kara Kiraz — results[19].names[43]; taxon id 54834; Prunus serotina.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Botanical family
Rosaceae

Genus-level classification for Prunus; this does not confirm the complete catalogue name.

Sources [1]
Taxonomy
NC State Extension publishes a profile under Prunus serotina.

Profile-name match; no accepted-name status is asserted.

Sources [2]
Mature height
18.29–24.38 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
9.14–18.29 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Conical; Pyramidal

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
W. Canada to NW. U.S.A., E. Canada to Guatemala.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) is a tree. It flowers from May to June.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Prunus — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2451952; ID 6Y6H; rank genus; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Prunus serotina — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: TaxonomyMature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Main botanical heading (h1)
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Prunus serotina — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 181580; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1489204, 1489205, 1489206, 1489207, 1489208, 1489209, 1489210, 1489211, 1489212, 1489213, 1489214, 1489215, 1489216, 1489217, 1489218, 1489219, 1489220, 1489221, 1489222, 1489223, 1489224, 1489225, 1489226, 1489227, 1489228, 1489229, 1489230, 1489231, 1489232, 1489233, 1489234, 1489235, 1489236, 1489237, 1489238, 1489239, 1489240, 1489241, 1489242, 1489243, 1489244, 1489245, 1489246, 1489247, 1489248, 1489249, 1489250, 1489251, 1489252, 1489253, 1489254, 1489255, 1489256, 1489257, 1489258, 1489259

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.