Common Name: Escarpment Black Cherry Latin Name: Prunus serotina var. eximia Tree Size: Medium Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade, drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Wildlife; Flower; Fruit Comments: Attractive, upright tree with showy fall color and interesting bark. Not for heavy, clay soils. Problems: Fruit Drop; tent caterpillars, webworms. Could be hard to find in nurseries. Firewise: Yes

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