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BLACK BEAR DIET

Pin Cherry

Prunus pensylvanica

July, August

Summer

Pin cherry is a common tree in northern Minnesota’s forests. It is intolerant of shade, and often grows quickly following a disturbance such as fire, logging or storms that open up the forest canopy. Black bears eat the berries which are shiny, bright red and very sour when they mature in early July to late mid-August.

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