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Prunus avium

Genus: Prunus - Species: avium - Family: Rosaceae

Phonetic Spelling: PROO-nus AH-vee-um

Common Names:

Sweet Cherry

Tags

pollinator plant

butterfly friendly

wildlife friendly

edible fruits

poisonous

problem for cats

problem for dogs

problem for horses

larval host plant

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edible plant

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fruit tree

eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly

frequent insect problems

frequent disease problems

Quick Facts

Height: 50 ft. 0 in. - 70 ft. 0 in.
Width: Not specified
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 6a
- 6b
- 4a
- 4b
- 5a
- 5b
- 3a
- 3b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Europe to Afghanistan, Northern Africa
Life Cycle:
- Woody
Plant Types:
- Edible
- Tree
- Poisonous
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

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