European bird cherry

Prunus padus

Prunus

Rosaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 4–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

This medium-sized tree produces fragrant white flower clusters in spring followed by small black cherries that attract birds. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade, making it excellent for woodland gardens. Regular watering during dry periods and annual pruning help maintain health and shape.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 60″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

96″

Flowers

white

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply To Saturate Root Zone, Maintain Consistent Soil Moisture

Soil pH

5 – 7

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 192″

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alaska

Albania

Altay

Amur

Argentina South

Austria

Baltic States

Belarus

Belgium

Bulgaria

Buryatiya

Central European Rus

China North-Central

China Southeast

Colorado

Czechoslovakia

Delaware

Denmark

East European Russia

Finland

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 24, 2020 by Fabio Bauer Bauer (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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