r/marijuanaenthusiasts • u/abzoni910 • 1d ago
ID help please (see caption)
I’ve grown quite fond of this cherry tree in my yard in Maine. I would like to know more about it. Pictures shown are starting today and going backwards in time to the spring. I’ve gathered that it might be a black cherry tree? Last year it barely fruited and this year it has exploded with fruit. The birds and other critters have been going to town on the cherries this week. Are they edible for humans? Can I plant the seeds to grow my own or propagate it in some other way? I currently rent and have dreams of having my own yard someday, and I think I would really love to have a cherry tree. Any info about this tree would be much appreciated!
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u/ohshannoneileen I love galls! 🥰 1d ago
It is black cherry. They are edible, they don't taste the way you'll be expecting them to, but once you get past the preconceived notion they're actually pleasant. They make a really good jam too!
They're very easy to grow from seed in their native range, you'd just plant the seed (and protect the area) in the fall, let it sit in the ground overwinter & it'll sprout in the spring. They get very, very large & do not transplant well, so picking the right spot for your future tree is critical.