Prunus padus
EUROPEAN BIRD CHERRY, HACKBERRY
Rosaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia, UK, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East, China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan

Other Botanical Names: Cerasus padus, Druparia padus, Padus asiatica, P. avium, P. borealis, P. racemosa, P. vulgaris, Prunus fauriei, P. germanica, P. racemosa

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Prunus padus
EUROPEAN BIRD CHERRY, HACKBERRY
Rosaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: late spring

Leaves: mid green; red or yellow in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: black


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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