Where can one pick wild cherries?

- *Prunus pensylvanica* (Pin cherry), found in the northeastern United States and Canada

- *Prunus serotina* (Black cherry), found in eastern North America

- *Prunus virginiana* (Chokecherry), found in central and western North America

* Europe:

- *Prunus avium* (Sweet cherry), found throughout Europe

- *Prunus cerasus* (Sour cherry), found throughout Europe

* Asia:

- *Prunus japonica* (Japanese cherry), found in Japan and China

- *Prunus serrulata* (Japanese flowering cherry), found in Japan and China

- *Prunus tomentosa* (Nanking cherry), found in China and Japan

* Australia:

- *Prunus cerasifera* (Myrobalan plum), found in eastern Australia

- *Prunus persica* (Peach), found in eastern Australia

When harvesting wild cherries, it is important to be aware of the following:

- Some wild cherry trees may be poisonous.

- Always wash wild cherries thoroughly before eating them.

- Do not eat the pits of wild cherries, as they can contain harmful compounds.

- Check for local regulations or permissions required to pick wild cherries in your area.