Bareroot Prunus padus (Bird Cherry)

A charming deciduous tree prized for its graceful clusters of fragrant white flowers in late spring, which attract pollinators and brighten the garden. Its oval green leaves turn golden yellow in autumn, adding seasonal interest, while small black berries provide food for birds. Adaptable to a range of soils, including damp conditions, it works well as part of a mixed hedge or as a standalone feature in larger gardens. With a naturally bushy growth habit, it can be pruned to shape or left to grow freely for a more informal look. A great choice for wildlife friendly planting and adding year round beauty to the landscape.

Family of Trees: Rosaceae

Habit: Deciduous Tree

Growth Rate: 30-60 cm/year

Optimal Temperature: 10-20°C, hardy to -30°C

Harmful if Eaten?: Berries slightly toxic if eaten raw

Flowers or Berries: Fragrant white flowers, black berries

Hardiness: H7 (Very Hardy)

Hardiness ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)