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bird cherry
Prunus padus
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A deciduous tree valued for its fragrant white flower clusters in spring and small black cherries that attract birds in summer. Hardy and adaptable, it makes an excellent ornamental and wildlife-friendly specimen for larger gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 7bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Function & Care
hedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefitwindbreakedible
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation