Tree Trail

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Black Cherry

Prunus serotina

Notable about this species*
• In other parts of the country, it is considered valuable. In Maine, however, it does not grow to a size big enough to be useful.
• It is used to make cabinets and furniture.
• It is also valued as firewood due to its fragrance and high heat capacity.

Map to this tree.

Coordinates: 44.873438, -68.634073

Additional Information

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* Source: “Forest Trees of Maine”, Centennial Edition, 1908 to 2008, a publication of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry