{"product_id":"cerisier-de-pennsylvanie","title":"Pin Cherry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePin Cherry (\u003cem\u003ePrunus pensylvanica\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing Native Flowering Tree for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 1–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pin Cherry (\u003cem\u003ePrunus pensylvanica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing, extremely cold-hardy native tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 1–7). It typically grows 2–3 ft per year (60–90 cm) and reaches 15-50 ft (5-15 m) at maturity. Best for naturalization, wildlife gardens, and small landscapes, it offers early spring white flowers and bright red fruit along with strong adaptation to poor, sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Pin Cherry for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tough pioneer species that establishes quickly in harsh conditions while providing seasonal beauty and wildlife value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 1 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 1–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornament, naturalization, small yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers and fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Quebec and Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and natural environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates and disturbed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–50 ft (5–15 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 ft (6-8 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 1–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, sandy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–40 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Pin Cherry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Pin Cherry if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want quick establishment within 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 1–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want spring flowers and wildlife-friendly fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for naturalization or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small (spreads via suckers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a long-lived tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in dense urban or compacted soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalization planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall landscape tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePioneer planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcological restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth, adaptability to poor soils, and fruit production make it ideal for restoring disturbed sites and supporting wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Pin Cherry Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic pioneer species that brings life back to disturbed landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early white flowers in clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green foliage and bright red cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow to red foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth reddish bark with visible lenticels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Pin Cherry is extremely hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 1–7 and tolerates severe winter conditions including snow load and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young plants from strong winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12–15 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15–20 ft between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce watering once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Pin Cherry grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 2–3 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 1 and performs well in Zones 1–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it can fruit on its own, but cross-pollination improves yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate—produces suckers and can spread in natural settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate—fruit drop may occur but benefits wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9568%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.2616%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3688%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.4503%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.0053%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.2616%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/pin-cherry\" title=\"Pin Cherry (Prunus pensylvanica)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/pin-cherry\" title=\"Pin Cherry (Prunus pensylvanica)\"\u003ePin Cherry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3688%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.4503%;\"\u003ePioneer species; bright red cherries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.0053%;\"\u003eNaturalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.2616%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/chokecherry\" title=\"Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/chokecherry\" title=\"Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)\"\u003eChokecherry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3688%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.4503%;\"\u003eDense fruiting; dark fruit, strong wildlife value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.0053%;\"\u003eWildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.2616%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/canada-serviceberry\" title=\"Canada Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/canada-serviceberry\" title=\"Canada Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)\"\u003eCanada Serviceberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3688%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.4503%;\"\u003eWhite spring flowers, edible berries, red-orange fall colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.0053%;\"\u003eSmall gardens, naturalized ornamental planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Deciduous Trees of Eastern Canada\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-trees-of-eastern-canada\"\u003eDeciduous Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-1-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 1 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 1 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/nectar-rich-plants\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Nectar-Rich Plants for Pollinators\"\u003eNectar-Rich Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47322094010687,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47322094043455,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/cerisier-de-pennsylvanie-prunus-pensylvanica-illustration.jpg?v=1708115372","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/pin-cherry","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}