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Wild Cherry is a medium sized deciduous tree, with bark that turns mahogany red and peels with age. The white cup shaped flowers give a magnificent display in mid to late spring and are visited by early insects. The fruits are small and red to purple, appearing in summer and eaten by birds. The leaves turn crimson-orange in autumn. It is generally found in hedges and on the edges of woods. It will grow in semi-shade but flowers better in full sun.
Not for forestry purposes.
Prunus avium
Common name: Wild Cherry.
Native: Europe and West Asia.
Provenance: Unknown
Size and spread (10 years): 8m x 4m
Treatment required: Deeply dormant requires 29 weeks stratification.
Germinal seeds / kg: 3800
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils, particularly lime rich.
Planting instructions: flowers well in full sun but tolerates some shade.
Mature height: 20m x 12m
| Weight | 20.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Prunus |
| Size | Mini Seed Pack (20 seeds approx.), Seed Pack (80 seeds approx.) |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Flowering Month | April, May |
| Colour | white |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | flowers, fruit |
| Wildlife | yes |
| Requires | part shade, sun |
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