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Prunus avium

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Prunus avium (bird cherry) bears showy and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring. Prunus avium (bird cherry) yields showy fruit.
Typical Uses Shade.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Prunus avium . In autumn, Prunus avium is alight with fall colour.