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Wild Cherry
Wild Cherry botanical plate
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Wild Cherry

Prunus serotina

Honeybees visit wild cherry for its abundant nectar and pollen, supporting early-season foraging and potential surplus honey production. Peak bloom typically occurs from April to June across its range. The tree's leaves and twigs contain cyanogenic glycosides toxic to livestock, so site it away from grazing areas; it can also self-seed prolifically in disturbed sites.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomApril–June
Zones3-9
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeEastern North America
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