HEIGHT up to 80 ft (25 m)
TYPE Deciduous
OCCURRENCE Europe, W. Asia, North America
Also known as wild cherry, sweet cherry wood has been used for veneer, and also for furniture-making, particularly in France. The roots of this tree can cause problems for nearby buildings. The double-flowered cultivar ‘Plena’ is a popular ornamental tree. BARK Redbrown, peeling in horizontal bands. LEAF Alternate, elliptic to oblong or obovate, dull green above, covered with soft hairs below. FLOWER Large, white, borne in clusters on short shoots before the leaves emerge. FRUIT Spherical, bitter or sweet, edible red drupe.
