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bird cherry

bird cherry

Prunus padus

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3bZone 7b

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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
Family
Rosaceae

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

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

Companion Planting

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