Prunus avium is a species of cherry, a deciduous tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is commonly known as sweet cherry and is native to Europe and Western Asia. The tree can grow up to 32.8 - 49.2 feet (10 - 15 meters) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 3.9 feet (1.2 meters). The bark is smooth and grey-brown in color, and the leaves are oval-shaped, with a serrated edge.