Prunus avium

Scientific Name: Prunus avium

Common Name: sweet cherry

5-petaled white flowers (about 1 inch / 2 cm across) that emerge before the leaves help identify this non-native cherry tree. Horizontal markings on the bark make cherries easy to identify.
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A non-native, invasive tree in natural areas of the U.S.