Cherry Tree ID Please?

[sasta24]

I'm new to this, and my partner thought this might be a wild cherry tree, the leaves dont seem right to me, but hey what do I know, just want to double check



Thanks in advance Theresa

[Jason Green]

I'm not sure, but I've just seen a picture of the leaves of a cherry tree - I think the leaves of the cherry tree are straight, whereas yours break into networks at the end.

I could be wrong though, someone should be able to help you more soon

[Meta menardi]

Is it by any chance Cherry laurel? Until you get a good ID (I am an idiot) don't eat any of the fruits. If it is Cherry laurel, the fruits are poisonous. Not one touch and you are gone, but not good.

[Hedge Witch]

Just thinking the same thing - an instant gut reaction that these shouldn't be eaten.

[aeshna5]

It is Cherry Laurel, Prunus laurocerasus- though it is in the same genus as Cherry, so you weren't that far out, though this shrub so beloved of Victorian gardeners is an evergreen, unlike the proper cherries- but don't eat it!

Entomologists have used the young crushed leaves as a killing agent as it contains cyanide compounds (prussic acid) for many years (probably not so many use it now).

[sasta24]

Thank you for the info guys I thought it wasnt edible as they dont hang like cherries either.