Prunus serotina, or black cherry, thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained, fertile loams with moist conditions. The native range encompasses eastern North America, extending from southeastern Canada through the eastern United States, west to eastern Texas, with disjunct populations in central Texas, the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. It prefers slightly moist soils, and will not tolerate extreme periods of wet or dry soil. Known for its profuse spring blooms, attractive summer foliage, and vibrant fall colour, it's an excellent choice for large landscapes like parks. While it�s slightly salt tolerant, making it adaptable to various sites and is considered one of the more trouble-free cherry varieties. Black cherry produces small, dark, bitter fruit that�s popular with birds but can create litter, along with leaf drop in the fall.