What is Cherry Bark (Wild)?

Wild Cherry Bark is the cut, dried inner bark of Prunus serotina, the large Wild Black Cherry tree of eastern North America, in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is the source of the "wild cherry" flavor familiar from old-time lozenges and syrups.

About the plant

Wild Black Cherry is a native tree of eastern North America. The inner bark has a long documented history of use among Native peoples, including the Cherokee and Iroquois, and later in Eclectic Western herbalism. It contains prunasin, a cyanogenic glycoside that gives the bark its characteristic almond-like aroma. Because of that compound, the bark is a traditional botanical rather than an everyday one.

Cherry Bark (Wild): form & sizes

We carry Cherry Bark (Wild) as cut dried inner bark, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Cherry Bark (Wild) in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Cherry Bark (Wild) at a glance

Botanical name

Prunus serotina

Family

Rosaceae

Native region

eastern North America

Plant part

inner bark

Also known as

Wild Cherry, Black Cherry, Wild Black Cherry

Notable compound

Prunasin (cyanogenic glycoside)

Form

cut dried inner bark

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb