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Identify Black Cherry

Tree in the Rose Family - Rosaceae

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Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Photo by Kim Nix
Rosaceae Watson/Dallwitz

Description of Black Cherry

Leaves: alternate , simple , shiny dark green top, finely saw-toothed.

Bark: smooth, dark grey.

Fruit: a blackish cherry, turns from dark red.

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