Rum Cherry Tree (Prunus serotina) Live Bare Root Plant 18-24" | Wild Black Cherry for USDA Zones 3-9

Rum Cherry Tree (Prunus serotina) Overview

The Rum Cherry Tree, also known as Wild Black Cherry, is a deciduous tree that grows to a mature height of 50-80 feet with a spreading canopy of 30-50 feet. This live bare root plant, measuring 18-24 inches tall, is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9. It features clusters of white flowers in spring and produces small black edible fruits that attract birds and pollinators, making it an excellent choice for enhancing wildlife habitats.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Prunus serotina
• Deciduous tree with upright, spreading growth habit
• White spring blossoms and black edible fruit
• Attracts birds and pollinators
• Hardy in USDA zones 3-9
• Moderate to fast growth rate
• Plant size: 18-24 inches, live bare root

Growing Information

The Rum Cherry Tree thrives best in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil but is adaptable to various soil types. Moderate watering is recommended, especially during dry periods. Its easy to moderate care level makes it suitable for a variety of garden settings. This tree can be used as a shade tree or to support local wildlife by providing food and habitat.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.