Bitter Cherry

Prunus emarginata

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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About Bitter Cherry

Flowers appear April to June, in shades of white. Does best in full sun to part shade with medium to moist soil. Mature plants stand 2 m–10 m tall. Supports bees, butterflies and caterpillars (as a larval host).

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