It has a dark brown color and a scent similar to cherry cola. Its slightly sweet taste comes with a note similar to cough syrup. The finish has hints of cinnamon and clove. 7. Tropic Isle Palms Why We Like It:We specifically like this rum’s aroma for its delicate and kirsch-like characteristics. Stem: Stem Is Aromatic: Yes Stem Description: Satiny reddish-brown twigs with a strong scent of bitter almonds.

Morales Quirós, J. F. 2014. Rosaceae. En: Manual de Plantas de Costa Rica. Vol. VII. B.E. Hammel, M.H. Grayum, C. Herrera & N. Zamora (eds.). Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden 129: 437–463 Prunus serotina can be pruned and kept at shrub size by cutting them to the ground every 2-3 years. Gleason, Henry A. and Arthur Cronquist. 1991. "Manual of Vascular Plants of Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada, Second Edition." The New York Botanical Garden. Bronx, New York.a b C. Stace. R. van der Meijden & I. de Kort (eds.). " Prunus serotina (Cherry, Rum)". Flora of NW Europe. Archived from the original on 2007-12-06. The bark of mature trees develops a dark scaly or flaky pattern. Bark, roots, and leaves contain concentrations of toxic cyanogenic compounds, hence the noticeable bitter almond aroma of the inner bark. Swain E, Poulton JE (October 1994). "Utilization of Amygdalin during Seedling Development of Prunus serotina". Plant Physiology. 106 (2): 437–445. doi: 10.1104/pp.106.2.437. PMC 159548. PMID 12232341. Prunus serotina". County-level distribution map from the North American Plant Atlas (NAPA). Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2014. Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Native Plant Poisonous Tree Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Habit/Form: Conical Pyramidal Growth Rate: Rapid Maintenance: Low Texture: Medium

Bark: Bark Color: Dark Brown Light Gray Surface/Attachment: Lenticels Papery Bark Description: Younger bark is shiny and has verticle lenticels. The bark of mature trees develops a dark scaly or flaky pattern. Inner bark has a bitter almond flavor. Stypiński P. 1979. Stanowiska czeremchy amerykańskiej Padus serotina (Ehrh.) Borkh. w lasach państwowych Pojezierza Mazurskiego. Rocznik dendrologiczny (in Polish). 32: 191-204. Known as capolcuahuitl in Nahuatl (the source of the capuli epithet), it was an important food in pre-Columbian Mexico. Native Americans ate the fruit. [24] Edible raw, the fruit is also made into jelly, and the juice can be used as a drink mixer, hence the common name 'rum cherry'. [25]

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a b c Peattie, Donald Culross (1953). A Natural History of Western Trees. New York: Bonanza Books. p.539.

Landscape: Landscape Location: Woodland Landscape Theme: Butterfly Garden Edible Garden Native Garden Pollinator Garden Design Feature: Flowering Tree Shade Tree Attracts: Butterflies Pollinators Songbirds Resistance To Challenges: Deer Fire Problems: Frequent Disease Problems Frequent Insect Problems Messy Poisonous to Humans Problem for Cats Problem for Children Problem for Dogs Problem for Horses Attributes: Genus: Prunus Species: serotina Family: Rosaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Native Americans used the inner bark to treat colds. Morton, Julia (1987). Fruits of warm climates. Miami, FL. pp.108–109 . Retrieved 15 October 2013. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) Cultural Conditions: Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) Soil Texture: High Organic Matter Loam (Silt) Soil pH: Acid (<6.0) Alkaline (>8.0) Neutral (6.0-8.0) Soil Drainage: Good Drainage Moist Occasionally Dry Available Space To Plant: more than 60 feet NC Region: Coastal Mountains Piedmont USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWorld Economic Plants: A Standard Reference, Second Edition. CRC Press; 19 April 2016. ISBN 978-1-4665-7681-0. p. 833–. Canada: NB , NS , ON , QCnortheast to Quebec south throughout the south also found in British Columbia and Washington. Fire Risk Rating: low flammability Wildlife Value: This plant provides nectar for pollinators and is a larval host plant for several species of butterflies. You may see Coral Hairstreak (Satyrium titus) which has one flight from May-August, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), which has three flights from February-November in the deep south and March-September in the north, Spring Azure (Celastrina ladon) which has many flights from January-October at the gulf coast getting shorter as you move north, Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) which has two to three broods May-September, and Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax) has two broods from April-October. Fruits are eaten by songbirds, wild turkeys, quail, white-tailed deer and small mammals. Play Value: Wildlife Food Source Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems): fire in the landscape. Edibility: Fruits are bitter but can be used to make jellies and jams. Dimensions: Height: 60 ft. 0 in. - 80 ft. 0 in. Width: 30 ft. 0 in. - 60 ft. 0 in. From classic recipes like the Cherry Daiquiri to more modern creations like the Cherry Colada, there's no shortage of options when it comes to this delicious combination.