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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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