Pin cherry (Prunus pensylvanica) is common in northeast and north central Iowa, less so towards the south. It is found in clearings of woods.
Hardiness: Zones 3 through 8
Growth Rate: Rapid and directly related to the amount of sunlight received
Mature Shape: Ovular
Height: 15-30 feet
Width: 15-30 feet
Site Requirements: Full sun on moist sandy soils
Flowering Dates: March - July
Seed Dispersal Dates: August - September
Seed Bearing Age: 2 years
Seed Bearing Frequency: Yearly
Seed Stratification: Warm stratification for 2 months at 68°F to 86°F followed by 3 months of prechilling at 34°F to 40°F
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