Prunus serotinaBlack Cherry tree seeds 25 seeds cleaned, floated, 8/11/23

Description: Wild black cherry tree seed collected 8/11/23 in the woods! You will receive 25 seeds which have been hand cleaned floated. Prunus serotina (black cherry) is a valuable and versatile tree with a range of uses. The wood is highly prized for its use in furniture, paneling, professional and scientific instruments, handles, and toys, while the fruit is suitable for making jam and cherry pies, and has some use in flavoring liqueurs. Native Americans prepared decoctions of the inner bark for cough medicines and tea-like cold remedies. The tree is also widely known for its dark grey to black bark, fragrance, and long shiny leaves. The mature tree can reach a height of 15-30m and is hardy to zone 3. While the fruit of the Prunus serotina tree is edible, the rest of the plant contains toxic compounds and some caution is advised. The wood of the Black Cherry tree weighs about 36 lb per cubic foot and takes a beautiful polish. It also has a range of medicinal uses, particularly in the treatment of coughs and respiratory ailments. Its roots and bark contain expectorant and mild sedative properties and can be used as a tonic. Black Cherry is a species in the subgenus Padus and is a deciduous tree that grows well in light, medium and heavy soils. It is also an attractive tree for wildlife, with its fruit being readily eaten by birds.Growing Info Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed I will keep refrigerated until sending.

Price: 6.5 USD

Location: Pittsfield, Illinois

End Time: 2024-09-13T01:00:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD