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Adopt a Tree
KaJayla Woods
&
Amanda Brown
Common Name: Black Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus Serotina
Interesting findings
Scars from corruptions caused by
insects or birds
Caused by breakaway of
limbs
Poem
What affects our trees growth?
The primary challenges for cherry trees are diseases caused by fungus and bacteria.
Climate
Human and Animal interaction.
Soil being too moist or too dry!
Interesting facts about the Black Cherry Tree:
Black Cherry tree is usually a small tree, although it can sometimes grow up to 80 feet tall.
Some fungi which are parasites Black Cherry trees include: Honey Mushroom, Tinder Polypore, and Chicken Mushroom.
Medicines, including cough medicine.
Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
Facts Continued.. Black Cherry is also used as a
landscape plant and attractor of birds and other wildlife.
Black Cherry is a very useful wood. People make furniture, paneling, scientific instruments, toys, and handles from it.
Black Cherry is sometimes considered a weed, especially in areas where animals have dropped a great many seeds
What We Enjoyed Most!:
One thing we enjoyed was being able to get out of class
Another thing we enjoyed was being able to see the changes our tree went through.
Learning about and see the different types of trees we have at RHHS!.