Pin Cherry

Prunus pensylvanica

Tree9×7 mzone 2–7full sun

Profile

Family: Rosaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 9 m
Spread: 7 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 40 years
First yield: after 2 years
Hardiness: zone 2–7
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: semi-dry – moist
pH: 4.3 – 8.6
Synonyms: Red Cherry, Bird Cherry

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible5 of 10

Medicinal3 of 10

Other uses4 of 10

Growing

Prunus pensylvanica grows best in full sun and well-drained sandy to loamy soils. It tolerates dry and moist conditions and prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Water young plants regularly until established; mature trees are drought tolerant. Propagation is mainly by seed, which requires stratification. Minimal pruning is needed; remove dead or diseased branches in late winter or early spring.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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