{"product_id":"semences-cerisier-tardif-b2b","title":"POS : Black Cherry","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful seedlings,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003e see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack cherry (\u003cem\u003ePrunus serotina\u003c\/em\u003e) is a medium to large tree of the rose family, reaching 15 to 20 m in height. It has a slender form, with a rounded to oval crown. The bark of young trees is smooth and reddish brown, while with age it becomes dark, nearly black, and scaly, releasing a characteristic bitter odour when crushed. The leaves are alternate, simple, lance-shaped, with finely toothed margins, dark green above and paler beneath. In spring, it produces long, drooping clusters of small fragrant white flowers. The fruits are small globular drupes, first red and then black when mature, edible but very astringent when raw. The species is common in open forests, hedgerows, and edges in Quebec, on fresh, well-drained, and slightly acidic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, native plums and cherries (\u003cem\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are recognized as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/keystone-plants-essential-pillars-of-biodiversity\" title=\"Keystone Plants: Essential Pillars of Biodiversity\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeystone plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoreorgions, as they support a wide variety of insects and birds that rely on their flowers, leaves, and fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and culinary uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruits can be consumed in processed form, notably in syrups, jellies, and wines, although they are not much appreciated raw due to their bitterness. Caution: the pits are toxic, and their ingestion can cause serious digestive or respiratory problems. They must be avoided. The bark has been used for its medicinal properties as a sedative, antitussive, and tonic, particularly in the treatment of coughs and pulmonary conditions. Bark preparations were also employed as an astringent and febrifuge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA keystone plant for biodiversity, black cherry is an important species for wildlife. Its nectar-bearing flowers attract bees, hoverflies, and butterflies, while its fruits feed many birds (thrushes, blackbirds, waxwings, wild turkeys) as well as small mammals. Its leaves provide food for the caterpillars of several butterflies and moths. The tree contributes to the structural diversity of forests and hedgerows, and offers shelter for various insects and nesting birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBlack cherry seeds require \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003escarification and \u003ca title=\"Stratification\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrowing notes below for more details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Akène, semences indigènes","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47781426266363,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/files\/prunus-serotina-2.jpg?v=1758833676","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-black-cherry-prunus-serotina-1","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}