Mahaleb Cherry
Prunus mahaleb
Washington State Classification
Monitor List
This plant is on the monitor list - it is not a listed noxious weed in Washington.
Quick Reference
Identification
Growth Habit
This tree can grow up to 35 feet tall
Leaves
Oval to pointed egg shaped leaves have serrated edges, are 0.5 to 2 inches long, and 0.25 to 1 inch wide. They grow in clusters at the end of twigs and branches.
Flowers
The fragrant flowers have 5 white petals and a yellow or light green center. They grow in clusters at the ends of twigs and branches
Fruit & Seeds
Inedible, lightly fleshy cherries, which start green and ripen through red to black. The pits take up most of the space of the fruits.
Impact
This plant is on the monitor list - it is not a listed noxious weed in Washington. Please contact Sophie Schmidt to report locations or for more information.
Ecology & Spread
Habitat
Originally planted in gardens and on homesteads, it can escape those areas, especially when spread by birds.
Spread Mechanisms
Reproduction
Seed
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