European Birdcherry

Scientific Name
Prunus padus
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

White flowers in spring.

Culture

Full sun; needs well-drained soil.

Notes

In general plants belonging to the genus <EM>Prunus </EM>are prone to a number of disease and insect problems and also tend to be short-lived.&nbsp; &nbsp;<EM>Prunus padus</EM> is very prone to black knot fungus, but tends to be longer lived (maybe 30 years).

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
30.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
40.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded

Native Regions, Text

Europe and Asia

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Carolina Silverbell form
picID
3576
Image
European Birdcherry flowers
picID
3677
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
253