Flowers: Flower Color: Pink White Flower Inflorescence: Raceme Flower Value To Gardener: Fragrant Showy Flower Bloom Time: Spring Flower Petals: 4-5 petals/rays Flower Size: < 1 inch Flower Description: 3-6 inches long pendulous racemes of many small fragrant white 5-petaled flowers that appear with the foliage in late April to May. Kalina M. Nowakowska; Aleksandra Halarewicz (2006). "Coleoptera found on neophyte Prunus serotina (Ehrh.) within forest community and open habitat" (PDF). Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities, Biology, Volume 9, Issue 1. Shi, Shuo; Li, Jinlu; Sun, Jiahui; Yu, Jing; Zhou, Shiliang (2013). "Phylogeny and classification of Prunus sensu lato (Rosaceae)". Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 55 (11): 1069–1079. doi: 10.1111/jipb.12095. ISSN 1744-7909. PMID 23945216.

form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Prunus serotina subsp. virens (Wooton & Standl.) McVaugh – southwestern United States, northern + central Mexico Cultural Conditions: Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) Soil Texture: High Organic Matter Loam (Silt) Soil pH: Acid (<6.0) Alkaline (>8.0) Neutral (6.0-8.0) Soil Drainage: Good Drainage Moist Occasionally Dry Available Space To Plant: more than 60 feet NC Region: Coastal Mountains Piedmont USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bAttributes: Genus: Prunus Species: serotina Family: Rosaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Native Americans used the inner bark to treat colds.

Swain E, Poulton JE (October 1994). "Utilization of Amygdalin during Seedling Development of Prunus serotina". Plant Physiology. 106 (2): 437–445. doi: 10.1104/pp.106.2.437. PMC 159548. PMID 12232341. Stritch, L. (2018). " Prunus serotina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T61957524A61957527. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61957524A61957527.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021. Another novel take on a classic, the Cherry Rum Mule is a simple and sophisticated recipe that adds complexity with a stronger-tasting spirit. White rum is the harshest-tasting rum variety, pairing well with rich and zesty flavors. This recipe uses fresh cherries to muddle with lime juice before topping with rum and ginger beer. Slice each lychee fruit in half, then place a blueberry in the opening of each lychee fruit, place in an ice cube tray, fill with water and freeze. 💭 Expert Tips and FAQsPrunus serotina was widely introduced into Western and Central Europe as an ornamental tree [26] in the mid-20th century, [27] [28] where it has become locally naturalized. [26] It has acted as an invasive species there, negatively affecting forest community biodiversity and regeneration. [29] [30] NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to