#BlackCherry – Prunus serotina: Benefits, Risks, and How to Grow
"Wildlife Value
Prunus species support hundreds of butterfly and moth species. Black Cherry offers nectar for pollinators, fruit for #birds and mammals, and cover for #wildlife.
Birds: Robins, cedar waxwings, woodpeckers, wild turkeys, quail, thrushes, and many other birds feed on the fruit and spread seed.
Mammals: Red foxes, black bears, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, rabbits, white-tailed deer, and small mammals utilize the fruit and habitat.
#Pollinators: The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
#Butterflies and #Moths: Larval host plant for species including Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), Cherry Gall Azure (Celastrina serotina), Coral Hairstreak (Satyrium titus), Spring Azure (Celastrina ladon), Viceroy (Limenitis archippus), and Red-Spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax)."
Learn more:
https://www.gardenia.net/plant/prunus-serotina
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