Bird Cherry (prunus padus)

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£61.00
1.79 78 £1.79 - £78.00
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.

Price each per
1 Tree
10 Trees
25 Trees
100 Trees
40-60cm
£1.79
£1.22
£0.89
£0.61
60-90cm
£2.28
£1.56
£1.14
£0.78
​​​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
Growing Bird Cherry Trees (Prunus padus)
  • Native 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.
  • Excellent early nectar and pollen source for bees, hoverflies and other pollinators; supports numerous moth and butterfly caterpillars.
  • Produces small black bitter cherries in mid summer, eagerly eaten by birds (especially thrushes and blackbirds).
  • Attractive pyramidal to spreading form with glossy green leaves turning yellow-red in autumn.
  • Very hardy, tolerant of wet soils, cold, exposed sites, and poor conditions; ideal for wildlife gardens, woodland edges, or natural planting schemes.
Planting Guide
  • Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.
  • Location: 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.
  • Preparation: Dig hole twice root ball width; add organic matter to poor or dry soils.
  • Planting: 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.
  • Aftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning; protect young trees from rabbits and deer.
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