
Pin cherry (Prunus pensylvanica)
Pin cherry, also known as Wild red cherry, Pigeon cherry
The pin cherry (Prunus pensylvanica) is a pioneering cherry tree related to chokecherry and black cherry trees. Known for its small, sour fruits that typically grow in pairs, pin cherries are edible but have minimal flesh. Their tiny size makes them ideal for use in preserves.
Key Facts About Pin cherry
Attributes of Pin cherry
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
5 m to 15 m
Spread
4.5 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1 cm
Flower Color
White
Scientific Classification of Pin cherry
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Rose
Genus
Prunus
Species
Pin cherry
Toxicity
Ingestion