The bark of mature trees develops a dark scaly or flaky pattern. Bark, roots, and leaves contain concentrations of toxic cyanogenic compounds, hence the noticeable bitter almond aroma of the inner bark. NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to Prunus serotina was widely introduced into Western and Central Europe as an ornamental tree [26] in the mid-20th century, [27] [28] where it has become locally naturalized. [26] It has acted as an invasive species there, negatively affecting forest community biodiversity and regeneration. [29] [30] Swain E, Poulton JE (October 1994). "Utilization of Amygdalin during Seedling Development of Prunus serotina". Plant Physiology. 106 (2): 437–445. doi: 10.1104/pp.106.2.437. PMC 159548. PMID 12232341.

Morton, Julia (1987). Fruits of warm climates. Miami, FL. pp.108–109 . Retrieved 15 October 2013. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) Canada: NB , NS , ON , QCnortheast to Quebec south throughout the south also found in British Columbia and Washington. Fire Risk Rating: low flammability Wildlife Value: This plant provides nectar for pollinators and is a larval host plant for several species of butterflies. You may see Coral Hairstreak (Satyrium titus) which has one flight from May-August, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), which has three flights from February-November in the deep south and March-September in the north, Spring Azure (Celastrina ladon) which has many flights from January-October at the gulf coast getting shorter as you move north, Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) which has two to three broods May-September, and Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax) has two broods from April-October. Fruits are eaten by songbirds, wild turkeys, quail, white-tailed deer and small mammals. Play Value: Wildlife Food Source Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems): fire in the landscape. Edibility: Fruits are bitter but can be used to make jellies and jams. Dimensions: Height: 60 ft. 0 in. - 80 ft. 0 in. Width: 30 ft. 0 in. - 60 ft. 0 in. Hi, we're Lexi and Beth, a mother-daughter team from Michigan. The recipes you'll find here are a reflection of how we bring our family together around the dinner table despite various dietary differences. World Economic Plants: A Standard Reference, Second Edition. CRC Press; 19 April 2016. ISBN 978-1-4665-7681-0. p. 833–.Known as capolcuahuitl in Nahuatl (the source of the capuli epithet), it was an important food in pre-Columbian Mexico. Native Americans ate the fruit. [24] Edible raw, the fruit is also made into jelly, and the juice can be used as a drink mixer, hence the common name 'rum cherry'. [25] Slice each lychee fruit in half, then place a blueberry in the opening of each lychee fruit, place in an ice cube tray, fill with water and freeze. 💭 Expert Tips and FAQs a b Rohrer, Joseph R. (2014). " Prunus serotina". In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (ed.). Flora of North America North of Mexico (FNA). Vol.9. New York and Oxford: Oxford University Press – via eFloras.org, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA. Poulton JE (1988). "Localization and catabolism of cyanogenic glycosides". Ciba Foundation Symposium. Novartis Foundation Symposia. 140: 67–91. doi: 10.1002/9780470513712.ch6. ISBN 9780470513712. PMID 3073063.

VT Forest Biology and Dendrology". Cnr.vt.edu. Archived from the original on 2007-09-13 . Retrieved 2012-10-22. form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org . Retrieved 2021-01-23.Gleason, Henry A. and Arthur Cronquist. 1991. "Manual of Vascular Plants of Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada, Second Edition." The New York Botanical Garden. Bronx, New York. P.serotina is a host of caterpillars of various Lepidoptera. The eastern tent caterpillar defoliates entire groves some springs. Flowers: Flower Color: Pink White Flower Inflorescence: Raceme Flower Value To Gardener: Fragrant Showy Flower Bloom Time: Spring Flower Petals: 4-5 petals/rays Flower Size: < 1 inch Flower Description: 3-6 inches long pendulous racemes of many small fragrant white 5-petaled flowers that appear with the foliage in late April to May. Well-rounded flavor profile: Ginger beer and rum add spiciness, cherry and lime juice contribute a great tart flavor, and grenadine rounds everything out with a nice touch of sweetness.

Liu, Xiao-Lin; Wen, Jun; Nie, Ze-Long; Johnson, Gabriel; Liang, Zong-Suo; Chang, Zhao-Yang (2013-05-01). "Polyphyly of the Padus group of Prunus (Rosaceae) and the evolution of biogeographic disjunctions between eastern Asia and eastern North America". Journal of Plant Research. 126 (3): 351–361. doi: 10.1007/s10265-012-0535-1. ISSN 1618-0860. PMID 23239308. S2CID 5991106. Prunusserotina timber is valuable; perhaps the premier cabinetry timber of the U.S., traded as "cherry". High quality cherry timber is known for its strong orange hues, tight grain and high price. Low-quality wood, as well as the sap wood, can be more tan. Its density when dried is around 580kg/m 3 (36 lb/cuft). [ citation needed] Feel free to reach out to us if you are interested in working with us for content creation and recipes. Leaves: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Leaf Color: Brown/Copper Gold/Yellow Green Leaf Feel: Soft Leaf Value To Gardener: Fragrant Deciduous Leaf Fall Color: Gold/Yellow Orange Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Leaf Shape: Elliptical Lanceolate Oblong Leaf Margin: Dentate Serrate Hairs Present: Yes Leaf Length: 3-6 inches Leaf Width: 1-3 inches Leaf Description: The 3-6 inch long by .75-1.5 inch wide dark green leaves have a cherry fragrance and bitter taste. The leaves are alternate with fine incurvate teeth, inconspicuous glands on the stem and yellow-brown pubescence on the underside of the leaf. The fall color is yellow-orange. The scent when crushed is of bitter almonds.

Stypiński P. 1979. Stanowiska czeremchy amerykańskiej Padus serotina (Ehrh.) Borkh. w lasach państwowych Pojezierza Mazurskiego. Rocznik dendrologiczny (in Polish). 32: 191-204. Prunus serotina subsp. virens (Wooton & Standl.) McVaugh – southwestern United States, northern + central Mexico Landscape: Landscape Location: Woodland Landscape Theme: Butterfly Garden Edible Garden Native Garden Pollinator Garden Design Feature: Flowering Tree Shade Tree Attracts: Butterflies Pollinators Songbirds Resistance To Challenges: Deer Fire Problems: Frequent Disease Problems Frequent Insect Problems Messy Poisonous to Humans Problem for Cats Problem for Children Problem for Dogs Problem for Horses Another novel take on a classic, the Cherry Rum Mule is a simple and sophisticated recipe that adds complexity with a stronger-tasting spirit. White rum is the harshest-tasting rum variety, pairing well with rich and zesty flavors. This recipe uses fresh cherries to muddle with lime juice before topping with rum and ginger beer. Stem: Stem Is Aromatic: Yes Stem Description: Satiny reddish-brown twigs with a strong scent of bitter almonds.