Black Cherry
Though black cherry’s contribution to fall color is limited to a bright, clear yellow, at other times of the year it offers displays of pink, red and purple. In spring, the opening leaves are a beautiful reddish color which persists until after the white flowers open late in May. The half-inch blossoms, buzzing with bees and other pollinating insects, take on a pinkish hue. The ripening cherries are bright red, turning to a dark purple before they fall or are eaten in place by one or more of the 81 wildlife species that are reported to feed on cherry fruits.
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