Prunus padus - Mayday Cherry

Mayday Cherry

Prunus padus

Also called Bird Cherry

  • Upright, broad, rounded crown
  • Pendulous clusters of white flowers
  • Flowers are followed by green pea-sized cherries ripening to black
  • Dark green elliptical to ovate leaves turn yellow in the fall
  • Fruit can be used in jams and jellies
  • Bloom Time: May

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink, White

HEIGHT:
10-12 m

SPREAD:
5-6 m

Currently Unavailable
Substitutions Are Available
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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


A good street tree or specimen for sunny locations. The fruit is extremely bitter to humans but loved by birds.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Rounded
Oval
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Yellow
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Prunus padus