Cherries* (Prunus spp.)
| Form: | Forked trunk with erect twiggy branches and whip-like twigs (P. subhirtella).. |
| Mature Height: | 20′ to 40′ |
| Mature Spread: | 15′ to 30′ |
| Use: | ‘Okame’ & ‘Mazzard’ Cherry are suitable to narrow planting medians. Lower branched Flowering Cherry & Plums effective single specimen or in groupings at Borough gateways. |
| Notable Characteristics: | Medium to fast grower, Showy white to pink flowers, reddish-brown striated bark |
| Limitations: | Low branching height and spreading habit make its use as street tree limited. Short lived with many insect make this tree a difficult long-term investment. |
| Where can I find this tree in Glen Ridge? | Clark Avenue & Thomas Street Chapman Place & Midland Avenue Stanford Place & Ridgewood Avenue |
* Gateway Tree – refer to the Glen Ridge Community Forest Master Plan for more information.