Bird Cherry. A spreading tree with dark green leaves reddish purple when young. Pretty open racemes of pink flowers in late spring followed by glossy blue-black fruit. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Prunus padus ‘Colorata’
A spreading tree with dark green leaves reddish purple when young. Pretty open racemes of pink flowers in late spring followed by glossy blue-black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Prunus |
|---|---|
| Species | padus |
| Varietry | 'Colorata' |
| Common Name | Bird Cherry |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | blue, black |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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