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Bitter cherry

Bitter Cherry is a Northwest native tree which is named for the formation of 3/8” long red fruit which are juicy but bitter. Also known as Wild Cherry, this deciduous tree grows either as a small multi-stemmed shrub or an upright tree which can attain a height of up 50’. Leaves are oblong to oval in shape, fine toothed, and have rounded tips. Attractive clusters of small, white flowers are produced in April and May. Description from pnwplants.wsu.edu

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Bitter cherry

Bitter cherry fast facts

Scientific Name

Prunus emerginata

Family

Rosaceae

Garden Type

Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry

Plant Type

Deciduous, Flowering, Perennial, Tree

Bloom Color(s)

White

Height

10 + feet

Width

10+ feet

Months in Bloom

April, May

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

No
Bitter cherry

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