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Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Is this a Prunus serotina?, 4 by Muddy1

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Subject: Is this a Prunus serotina?

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Muddy1 wrote:
I'm pretty sure this is a Prunus serotina, but would appreciate some confirmation. I've never seen cherries on it. It's growing right behind my fence, so I think I would have noticed...and I would have lots of volunteers in my yard if it did!

I did some homework and think this is a match for the leaves: "Black cherry is characterized by having alternate simple leaves, 2-6 inches long, uniformly wide to lance-shaped, pointed at the tip, and with fine teeth which curve inward towards the tip of the leaf. The upper surface of the leaf is dark green and shiny; the lower surface is paler in color." http://www.extension.iastate.edu/forestry/iowa_trees/trees/b...

It is growing in the shade of several tall trees. These photos were taken from 10-14 May. Sorry, they didn't load in the right order.