Tag Archives: Prunus serotina

Word of the Week: Lenticel

Posted on March 15, 2021 by MGNV Webmaster

What do the bark of a spicebush, the skin of an apple, and the skin of your face have in common? Continue reading →

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TREE: Prunus serotina ([Wild] Black Cherry)

Posted on July 10, 2020 by MGNV Webmaster

2020 Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic

Black Cherry, the largest of our native cherry trees, grows in a variety of habitats through much of the Mid-Atlantic Region* and is noted for the beauty and profusion of its spring blooms. It is entomologist Doug Tallamy’s #2 choice among woody plants for its exceptional support of wildlife. Continue reading →

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Are You Lichen the Bark? Beautiful Bark

Posted on January 30, 2019 by MGNV Webmaster

Part 1: Beautiful Bark
Where, beyond snow-covered landscapes, does one search in winter for wonders of the natural world? If one looks carefully at that which winter has laid bare, then the beauty of bark emerges. With no leaves to obscure the view, one can truly appreciate the varying colors, textures, and patterns of deciduous tree barks. Continue reading →

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