Pin cherry

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

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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