Prunus padus – European bird cherry

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Prunus padus – European bird cherry

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Prunus padus is a native shrub that grows into a tree. It has a dense and broadly ovoid crown. It attains a height of 8 - 12 (15) m. The branches are a dull grey-brown and when damaged they smell of bitter almonds. The dark green oval to ovoid leaves have an irregularly serrated edge. Size 6 - 12 cm. Flowers in April, producing spreading or pendulous bunches of fragrant white flowers. It forms black fruit with a diameter of 7 - 9 mm. Used for scenic purposes. Winter hardiness zone: 3
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250/300 multistem
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300/350 multistem
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350/400 multistem
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Limited stock
400/450 multistem
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500/600 multistem
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Specifications
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Height
8 - 12 (15) m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs grey-brown, bark grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
oval to obovate, dark green, 6 - 12 cm
Flowers
white, in 6 - 7 cm long racemes, fragrant, April, fragrant flowers
Fruits
round, black, 0.7 - 0.9 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, adequately drained but moist soil
Soil moisture
withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
3 (-40,0 to -24,5 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Europe, except for Mediterranean area, northern Asia
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow withstand long flood withstand short flood broad ovoid 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white April early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Prunus padus

Prunus padus can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus padus is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus padus is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus padus with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus padus blooms in april.
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