Cherry, Sweet or Mazzard
Prunus avium
Rosaceae - Rose
Description
Leaves: Alternate; simple; doubly serrate; 2" to 6" long; deciduous; pubescent beneath; 2 prominent glands on petiole near blade.
Twigs/buds: Twigs medium texture, reddish brown, with prominent lenticels. Buds scaly, red-brown like twig.
Flowers/fruit: Flowers white, fragrant, 1", in small clusters present in April. Fruit a large, dark red drupe; juicy; typical sweet cherry.
Bark: Shiny and layered with prominent horizontal ridges or lenticels.
Wood: Used in Europe for interior finish, musical instruments, and furniture; trunk often crooked; little information available.
General: Small tree native to Europe and Asia, but commonly grown around the world for its fruit. Shade intolerant. Fruit and/or plant part can be nuisances; use fruitless varieties if possible.
Landscape Use: Typical sweet cherry orchard tree. Again, better ornamental species are available for the landscape if fruit is not important. Zones 3-8.
Cultivar: 'Black Beauty', 'Hansen's', 'Plena'.
Characteristics
General
| Family | Rosaceae - Rose |
|---|---|
| Cultivar Availability | Yes |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Type | Broadleaf |
| Utah Native | No |
Growth
| Growth Rate | Medium |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | Medium |
| Longevity | Medium |
| Is Good Under Power Lines | No |
| Crown Shapes | Vase |
Ornamental
| Bark | No |
|---|---|
| Fall Color | No |
| Flowers | Yes |
| Foliage | No |
| Fruit | No |
Tolerance
| Shade | Low |
|---|---|
| Salt | Medium |
| Drought | Medium |
| Poor Drainage | Low |
| Alkalinity | Medium |
| Transplanting | Medium |