TREASURE TREES
#098 Laurel Cherry (Prunus caroliniana)
This Laurel Cherry once stood a few yards away from Treasure Tree #096 on the Duke Mansion property. It is no longer standing.
Statistics (1996)
- Circumference (In.): 64"
- Height (Ft.): 33'
- Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 34'
- Total Points: 106
More Information
- Nominated By: Treasure Tree Committee
- Year Added: 1996
- Owned By: The Lynwood Foundation
- Current condition: Gone
- Neighborhood: Myers Park
- Property Type: Private (fee)
- Nearest Address: 400 Hermitage Road
- Ecological Value: The stems, seeds, and leaves all contain cyanide which, if ingested, can be highly toxic to humans. The fruits are cherished among most of the animals in Charlotte’s ecosystems.
- Nominated By: Treasure Tree Committee
- Year Added: 1996
- Owned By: The Lynwood Foundation
- Current condition: Gone
- Neighborhood: Myers Park
- Property Type: Private (fee)
- Nearest Address: 400 Hermitage Road
- Ecological Value: The stems, seeds, and leaves all contain cyanide which, if ingested, can be highly toxic to humans. The fruits are cherished among most of the animals in Charlotte’s ecosystems.
