Prunus avium
BIRD CHERRY, WILD CHERRY
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
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Cerasus avium, Druparia avium, Prunus cerasus var. avium

Other Common Names: Sweet Cherry, Gean

 
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Prunus avium
BIRD CHERRY, WILD CHERRY
Rosaceae

 

  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
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid spring

Leaves: mid green; bronze new leaves; red & yellow in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: red


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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