{"product_id":"black-cherry-tree-seeds-prunus-serotina-hardy-fast-growing-native-fruit-tree-zones-3","title":"Black Cherry Tree Seeds (Prunus serotina) – Hardy Fast-Growing Native Fruit Tree Zones 3+","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"c11e18d7-6a05-4c95-9a6d-03cc3c2454fd\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"279\" data-start=\"232\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"232\"\u003eBLACK CHERRY TREE SEEDS (Prunus serotina)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"359\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"363\"\u003eBlack Cherry (Prunus serotina)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-growing native North American tree valued for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"458\"\u003ebeautiful timber, wildlife value, and edible fruit uses\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also known as Wild Black Cherry, this species is widely distributed across the United States and is one of the most important wildlife-supporting trees in eastern forests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"692\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis medium to large deciduous tree typically grows \u003cstrong data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"744\"\u003e50–80 feet tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing a strong central trunk and a broad canopy over time. Its bark is smooth and reddish-brown when young, gradually becoming \u003cstrong data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"897\"\u003edark gray to nearly black and deeply fissured with age\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating strong visual interest in mature specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1011\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn spring, Black Cherry produces long clusters of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003esmall white five-petaled flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are highly attractive to pollinators. These blooms give way to small \u003cstrong data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003ereddish-black cherry-like drupes\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are an important food source for birds and wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe leaves are shiny, finely toothed, and lance-shaped, turning shades of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eyellow to deep red in fall\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding seasonal color to the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1422\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1708\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1489\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSoil: Adaptable; prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWater: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture when young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGrowth: Fast-growing deciduous hardwood tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eClimate: Highly adaptable across temperate regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1847\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBlack Cherry develops a deep taproot early, making it drought tolerant once established but more difficult to transplant at larger sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1878\" data-start=\"1849\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1878\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003eWhy Grow Black Cherry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2127\" data-start=\"1880\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Native wildlife and pollinator-supporting tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1931\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Produces ornamental flowers and fruit for birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1980\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Valuable hardwood used in fine furniture and woodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2044\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Attractive fall color display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2078\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Fast-growing and highly adaptable forest tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2158\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: \u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2158\" data-start=\"2151\"\u003e3–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eBlack Cherry Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e Soak seeds for 12 hours in warm water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e Cold stratify by placing seeds in a zip lock bag filled with moist peat moss or vermiculite. Place in the fridge for 120 days. Periodically check to ensure they do not dry out. Keep moist, but never wet. This will break the seeds dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e Plant seeds in a moist \u0026amp; well draining seed starting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e Use a heated propagator to keep the temperature at 75 degrees F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e Expect germination within 2 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGerminación de la cereza negra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1) Remoje las semillas durante 12 horas en agua tibia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2) Estratifíquelas en frío colocando las semillas en una bolsa con cierre hermético llena de turba húmeda o vermiculita. Colóquelas en el refrigerador durante 120 días. Revíselas periódicamente para asegurarse de que no se sequen. Manténgalas húmedas, pero nunca mojadas. Esto romperá la latencia de las semillas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e3) Plante las semillas en una mezcla para semillas húmeda y con buen drenaje.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e4) Use un propagador calentado para mantener la temperatura a 75 grados F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e5) Espere la germinación dentro de las 2 semanas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":54090843586844,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54090843619612,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54090843652380,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 SEEDS","offer_id":54090843685148,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/new2blackcherry2-topaz-upscale-3.4x-denoise-sharpen-lighting-focus.jpg?v=1778011794","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/black-cherry-tree-seeds-prunus-serotina-hardy-fast-growing-native-fruit-tree-zones-3","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}