{"product_id":"bird-cherry-prunus-padus","title":"Bird Cherry (prunus padus)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative deciduous tree (up to 15–20m tall) with abundant fragrant white blossom in long racemes during spring – one of the earliest and most scented native cherries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent early nectar and pollen source for bees, hoverflies and other pollinators; supports numerous moth and butterfly caterpillars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces small black bitter cherries in mid summer, eagerly eaten by birds (especially thrushes and blackbirds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive pyramidal to spreading form with glossy green leaves turning yellow-red in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery hardy, tolerant of wet soils, cold, exposed sites, and poor conditions; ideal for wildlife gardens, woodland edges, or natural planting schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; moist to wet, well-drained soil (tolerates clay, boggy areas, or poor sites but dislikes very dry\/chalky); sheltered or exposed; ample space required – unsuitable for small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root ball width; add organic matter to poor or dry soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce weed competition and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning; protect young trees from rabbits and deer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58487441555800,"sku":null,"price":0.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58487441588568,"sku":null,"price":1.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58487441621336,"sku":null,"price":2.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2176.jpg?v=1789921289","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/bird-cherry-prunus-padus","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}