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bird cherry

bird cherry

Prunus padus

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3b – Zone 7b

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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
30–30′ tall × 20–35′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

none

Flood Tolerance

none
Zone 3bZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 7b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

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

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

hedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefitwindbreakedible

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, sucker

Companion Planting

Plants well with