Bird Cherry
Prunus padus
Elegant spring blooms and bird-friendly fruit for hardy landscapes.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 20-40 Ft.
- Height
- 20-40 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 6
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 3
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Prunus padus, the European bird cherry, is a hardy deciduous tree reaching 20 to 40 feet with a rounded crown. It features dull green, elliptic leaves that transition to vibrant yellow in autumn. In late spring, it produces stunning, fragrant white flowers in pendulous racemes that attract pollinators. These are followed by small, bitter black fruits favored by birds. This adaptable species thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, making it an ideal ornamental or street tree.