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