Are Cherry Trees Native to North America?

No. Most cherry species (Prunus spp.) originate in China and Japan, with some native to Europe and Western Asia. The iconic ornamental cherries (e.g., Yoshino, Kwanzan) and sweet/tart cherry cultivars were introduced to North America by European settlers. A few wild Prunus species (like chokecherry, P. virginiana) are native, but they are not the cultivated cherries commonly grown for fruit or blossoms.