Prunus virginiana
Rosaceae
Small understory tree that produces root sprouts to form thickets. Showy clusters of white flowers and dark purple fruits. Susceptible to deer browse.
Summary
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Wildlife Benefits
Nectar source for bees; fruit food source for birds, mammals; moth/butterfly host
Pollination Type
Pollinator
Plant Hardiness Zones
2 to 7
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
381
Bloom Time
Spring/Summer (Apr-Jul)
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Full Sun to Part Shade: Receives 2 to 6 or more hours of direct sunlight
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Small (15-40 ft)
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Rapid: 2 ft or greater per year
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Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
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Dry - Moist: Soil can be dry for periods of time and can retain little moisture for periods of time
Root - Fungal Association
Arbuscular mycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on inside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Medium; Black knot, tent caterpillars
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Low: Tree will not grow well in the urban environment
Drought Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed during periods of drought
Coefficient of Conservatism
2
Native Status
OH-Native: Species is native to Ohio
NatureServe G-rank
G5
Plant Community Type
- Beech Mixed: Absent
- Oak Mixed: Rare
- Alluvial: Occasional
- Red Maple Mixed: Absent
- Ruderal: Rare
Bloom Color
White
Form
Tree
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Short: Less than 100 years
Soil pH
Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU: Facultative Upland, usually occurs in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed for increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Tolerant: Tolerant to both aerial salt spray and salt present in soil
Native County Status
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern