Mazzard cherry
Prunus avium
A beautiful ornamental cherry tree that produces fragrant white flowers in spring followed by small dark cherries. Requires well-draining soil and benefits from annual pruning after flowering. Excellent for larger gardens and attracts wildlife.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
180″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Growing Season • Deep Watering To Encourage Deep Root Growth, Reduce Frequency In Winter
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 360″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 10, 2019 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)
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