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Scientific Name
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Prunus virginiana
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Family
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Rosaceae
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Species Description
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Small understory tree that produces root sprouts to form thickets. Showy clusters of white flowers and dark purple fruits. Susceptible to deer browse.
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Climate Tolerance
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NA
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Plant Hardiness Zones
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2 to 7
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Wildlife Benefits
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Nectar source for bees; fruit food source for birds, mammals; moth/butterfly host
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# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
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381
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Pollination Type
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Pollinator
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Bloom Time
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Spring/Summer (Apr-Jul)
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Shade/Sun Tolerance
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Full Sun to Part Shade
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Bloom Color
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White
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Maximum Height
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Small (15-40 ft)
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Form
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Tree
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Growth Rate
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Rapid
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Lifespan
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Short (<100 yrs)
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Soil Type
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Loam
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Soil pH
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Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
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Soil Moisture Tolerance
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Dry - Moist
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Wetland Indicator Status
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FACU
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Root - Fungal Association
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Arbuscular mycorrhizae
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Soil Compaction Tolerance
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Sensitive
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Pest & Pathogen Risks
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Medium; Black knot, tent caterpillars
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Heat Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Urban Stress Tolerance
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Low
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Salt Tolerant
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Tolerant
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Drought Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Native County Status
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Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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2
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IUCN Red List Assessment
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Least Concern
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Native Status
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OH-Native
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NatureServe G-rank
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G5
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