Cherry

Scientific Name: Prunus cerasus, P. avium

Category: Fruits and Nuts

Description:

Cherries are grown on small trees, up to 20-30 feet tall. The leaves are alternately arranged, with margins that are serrulate to serrated. The fruits come in a variety of shades, from a mottled yellow-red to a dark red. Cherries are closely related to peaches, almonds, and apricots and have a pit in the middle of the fruit.

Cherry foliage and fruit

Cherry foliage and fruit

Cherry flowers

Cherry flowers

Cherry Fruit

Cherry fruit