{"id":1293,"date":"2023-02-24T22:43:27","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T21:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=1293"},"modified":"2023-02-24T22:43:27","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T21:43:27","slug":"are-weeping-cherry-tree-cherries-edible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/are-weeping-cherry-tree-cherries-edible\/","title":{"rendered":"Are weeping cherry tree cherries edible?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weeping cherry trees are a type of ornamental cherry tree often used for landscaping. While the blossoms of weeping cherry trees are beautiful, many people wonder if the cherries on the tree are edible. The short answer is yes, weeping cherry tree cherries are edible, but they are not necessarily the tastiest.<\/p>\n

The cherries on a weeping cherry tree are not edible.<\/p>\n

Can you eat the cherries from a weeping cherry tree? <\/h2>\n

Some cherry trees are bred for flowers instead of fruit, but they still produce small cherries. These cherries are sour and not meant for human consumption, but birds enjoy them.<\/p>\n

Weeping cherry trees are beautiful, but their seeds, stems and leaves are poisonous and can cause plant poisoning. If you have a weeping cherry tree, be sure to keep it away from pets and children, as the leaves can cause vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and tremors. If you think your pet or child has ingested any part of a weeping cherry tree, please contact your veterinarian or local poison control center immediately.<\/p>\n

Is ornamental cherry tree fruit poisonous <\/h3>\n