Black cherry are larger than the other prunus species, growing to be large canopy trees. Their flowers and fruits are very similar to choke cherry, although the tiny, dark red cherries are quite delicious! The undersides of the leaves have conspicuous red hairs along the main vein, which is an easy way to identify the tree, even when it is young or not flowering. The jet black bark is very striking, with large scales that curl up on all edges.