*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)
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Prunus serotina
MITOSIS- Montana Interagency Tree Or Shrub Improvement Study. This study was a cooperative effort to evaluate the performance of various species of plants in established Montana plantings. The selected plantings were evaluated for over ten years and the best performing plants were selected for seed orchard establishment at the nursery.
Native to: Eastern to Midwest U.S.
Natural Habitat: Moist or dry open forests. Old fields, canyons, floodplains, and lower riparian slopes.
Foliage: Turns red/yellow/orange in the fall and drops. Produces black/purple colored cherries.
Flowers/ Fruit: White (April - May)
Light Requirements: Full sun to shade
Growth Rate: 2 ft. per year
20-year height: 30 ft.
Elevation Range: 2,000 - 4,500 ft.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3 - 8
Wind Tolerance: Low
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil. Neutral to acidic.
Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: Poor
Life Span: 50+ years
Minimum Annual Precip: 12 in.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Windbreak Spacing: 6 - 12 ft.
Potential Pests/ Disease: None significant
Deer Resistance: Low
Wildlife Value:
- Food source for small mammals, birds, and deer
