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Adopt a Tree . KaJayla Woods & Amanda Brown . Common Name: Black Cherry Scientific N ame : Prunus Serotina. Interesting findings. Scars from corruptions caused by insects or birds. Caused by breakaway of limbs . Poem. What affects our trees growth?.
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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
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!.