Pin Cherry

Pin cherry is a large shrub or small tree typically growing 1-5 meters tall but can reach up to 15 meters tall. it is widespread in Canada, also growing in scattered locations across the United States such as the Appalachian Mountains and rocky mountains. Pin cherry occurs in dry to moist open forests and clearings; it commonly occurs after fire or other disturbances. Pin cherry stones and leaves contain toxic cyanide, but the flesh is not harmful.