Just under this outer bark is an inner bark layer, known as phloem, which transports sugars, manufactured by photosynthesis in the leaves, down to the roots for storage.

In the U.S., you will broadly find tart (Prunus cerasus) or sweet (Prunus avium) cherries, where the former are best baked into goodies or preserves, while their sweet counterparts are enjoyed ...

K.T., Houston A: Sweet cherries, Prunus avium, have been difficult here so ... glossy foliage, peeling bark and sweet fruit. Barbados cherry B-17 (Malpighia punicifolia) is a fast-growing 15 ...