Sweet Cherry, Wild Cherry, Mazzard (Prunus avium)
Prunus avium · Rosaceae (Rose family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Elliptical to ovate with an acuminate tip
Margin
Serrate (finely and sharply toothed)
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate venation with a prominent, raised central midrib and clearly defined lateral veins branching outward.
Key Features
Finely serrate leaf margins, elliptical-ovate shape with an abruptly pointed (acuminate) tip, prominent pinnate venation, and alternate arrangement along the twig.
Description
The foliage provides lush canopy cover during spring and summer before turning brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn.
Habitat
Thrives in temperate regions with well-drained, fertile, loamy soils. Commonly found in mixed deciduous forests, woodland edges, hedgerows, and along streams, preferring full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to Europe, western Asia, and northwest Africa. Widely cultivated and naturalized across North America, temperate regions of South America, and Australia.