This small tree to large shrub has a solitary trunk with grey-brown bark and upright branching forming a broad conical habit. The dark green oblong pointed leaves turn red to yellow in autumn and the fragrant white, cup-shaped flowers appear in spring.

Hardiness zones 3 to 9

Prunus padusis naturally found from Europe to northern Asia and central Japan growing on well-drained moist fertile loams in an open sunny position.

Bird Cherry is grown for its flowers and autumn foliage colour. It is planted in parks or gardens and in street plantings as a specimen or for summer shade. It is suitable for cool coastal or inland regions and establishes in 3 to 5 years and is widely cultivated.ID 1754

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