Adopt a Tree

KaJayla Woods

&

Amanda Brown

Common Name: Black Cherry

Scientific Name: Prunus Serotina

Interesting findings

Scars from corruptions caused by

insects or birds

Caused by breakaway of

limbs

Poem

What affects our trees growth?

The primary challenges for cherry trees are diseases caused by fungus and bacteria.

Climate

Human and Animal interaction.

Soil being too moist or too dry!

Interesting facts about the Black Cherry Tree:

Black Cherry tree is usually a small tree, although it can sometimes grow up to 80 feet tall.

Some fungi which are parasites Black Cherry trees include: Honey Mushroom, Tinder Polypore, and Chicken Mushroom.

Medicines, including cough medicine.

Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.

Facts Continued.. Black Cherry is also used as a

landscape plant and attractor of birds and other wildlife.

Black Cherry is a very useful wood. People make furniture, paneling, scientific instruments, toys, and handles from it.

Black Cherry is sometimes considered a weed, especially in areas where animals have dropped a great many seeds

What We Enjoyed Most!:

One thing we enjoyed was being able to get out of class

Another thing we enjoyed was being able to see the changes our tree went through.

Learning about and see the different types of trees we have at RHHS!.