Prunus avium

Type Tree, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Compact Rounded Tree
Size Medium Sized Tree (3 to 8m height)
Colours White Flowers (Spring), Green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very Hardy
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Prunus avium cultivation notes: Ideal as a specimen tree in a lawn or border.The flowering cherry will tolerate most fertile garden soils in full or part sun. Allow this tree to grow freely as a specimen and avoid pruning if possible

Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.
Prunus avium
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