Bittercherry, Bitter Cherry, Shrubby Bitter Cherry
Prunus emarginata
Synonym: Cerasus erecta, Cerasus mollis, Cerasus prunifolia, Prunus emarginata var. crenulata, Prunus emarginata var. emarginata, Prunus emarginata var. mollis
The photos of bittercherry in bloom were taken at a
clearcut along the Gifford Pinchot NF forest road 82 at an elevation of about
2500'. Photographed on May 7, 2005. These photos represent variety emarginata
(the shrub-like variety) although variety mollis (more tree-like) may
also be found on the east side of the mountain.
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The 3 photos show the red fruits of bittercherry as seen on large bushes along Road #23 several miles north of Trout Lake, WA..........August 11, 2008.
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The tree form of bittercherry blooming along the Morrison Creek Trail #39 near the crossing of Road 80-020, Mt. Adams, Gifford Pinchot National Forest......May 29, 2020.
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Bittercherry as seen along the southern rim of Sheep Canyon in the Klickitat Wildlife Area........April 26, 2016.
Paul Slichter
