Perfumed cherry

Prunus mahaleb

Prunus

Rosaceae

Native Plants

Zone 2–9

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Perfumed cherry is a hardy ornamental tree that thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate, deep watering during the growing season. It is notably drought-tolerant once established and requires little pruning beyond removing dead wood. Plant in well-draining soil and enjoy its fragrant spring blossoms, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

120″ – 600″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

240″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply At The Base; Allow Topsoil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

7.5 – 8

Temperature

-40° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 360″

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alaska

Albania

Argentina Northeast

Argentina South

Arkansas

Austria

Baltic States

Belgium

British Columbia

Bulgaria

California

Central European Rus

Connecticut

Czechoslovakia

Delaware

Denmark

District of Columbia

East Aegean Is.

East European Russia

France

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 29, 2021 by Hans van den Heuvel (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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