1. Adopt a Tree KaJayla Woods & Amanda Brown

3. Common Name: Black Cherry Scientific Name : Prunus Serotina

5. Interesting findings Scars from corruptions caused by insects or birds Caused by breakaway of limbs

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7. What affects our trees growth?  The primary challenges for cherry trees are diseases caused by fungus and bacteria.  Climate  Human and Animal interaction.  Soil being too moist or too dry!

8. Interesting facts about the Black Cherry Tree:  Black Cherry tree is usually a small tree, although it can sometimes grow up to 80 feet tall.  Some fungi which are parasites Black Cherry trees include: Honey Mushroom, Tinder Polypore, and Chicken Mushroom.  Medicines, including cough medicine.  Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.

9. Facts Continued..  Black Cherry is also used as a landscape plant and attractor of birds and other wildlife.  Black Cherry is a very useful wood. People make furniture, paneling, scientific instruments, toys, and handles from it.  Black Cherry is sometimes considered a weed, especially in areas where animals have dropped a great many seeds

10. What We Enjoyed Most!:  One thing we enjoyed was being able to get out of class  Another thing we enjoyed was being able to see the changes our tree went through.  Learning about and see the different types of trees we have at RHHS!.