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Prunus padus

European bird cherry
Family: Rosaceae • Genus: Prunus • Region: TEMPERATE ASIA: Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Russian Federation-Western Siberia (Western Siberia), Russian Federation-Eastern Siberia (Eastern Siberia), Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russian Federation-Far East (Far East), China (Gansu Sheng, Hebei Sheng, Heilongjiang Sheng, Henan Sheng, Jilin Sheng, Liaoning Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu, Qinghai Sheng, Shaanxi Sheng, Shandong Sheng, Shanxi Sheng, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu), Korea, Japan (Hokkaidô) EUROPE: Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Russian Federation (European part), Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Ukraine (incl. Krym), Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Italy, Montenegro, Romania, Spain, France, Portugal AFRICA: Morocco, United States

Summary: Prunus padus (European bird cherry) is a plant in the Rosaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.

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About Prunus padus

Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early winter, Late winter, Mid winter. Form: Rounded, Vase.

Care Information

SunlightFull sun (6+ hours)
WateringRegular — 1-2 inches per week during growing season
SoilRich, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5)
Hardiness ZoneUSDA 3-9

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