How Do You Identify Wild Cherry Trees?
Black cherry (or wild cherry) trees have been grown for centuries for their bark, scent and berries. However, with so many trees growing in the wild, it may be difficult for an amateur to spot a true wild cherry tree. Just by following a few steps, though, you can hone your tree-identifying skills to find a wild cherry tree. Look at the bark of the tree to see if the bark is smooth and purple-brown with some gray horizontal lines. If so, note that this may be a young wild cherry tree. Look at the bark again to check if those lines are thick, dark black-brown or if the bark is dark brown to black and looks cracked and broken. If so, note that this may be an adult wild cherry tree. Check the leaves of the tree to see if they are “simple” (no ridges on the edges) and if they are dark green if you’re checking in the spring or if they are orange or yellow if you’re checking in the fall months. Check the size of the leaves to see if they are between 2 and 5 inches long. If all of this is tru
