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Bittercherry · Prunus emarginata

Description: deciduous broadleaves tree or shrub (20-50 ft.) with shiny red bark and horizontal stripes (lenticels). Spring brings rounded clusters of white flowers followed by bright red cherries. Bitter cherry tends to form thickets. Sun/part sun, regular water.