Bird Cherry

Prunus padus 'Colorata'

Also called Colorata Mayday Cherry

  • Compact, rounded habit
  • Pendulous clusters of pink flowers
  • Flowers are followed by green pea-sized cherries ripening to black
  • Leaves emerge bronzy-red and mature to dark green above, dull purple below
  • Bloom Time: May

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink, White

HEIGHT:
6-7 m

SPREAD:
5-6 m

Currently Unavailable
Substitutions Are Available
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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


A good street tree or specimen for sunny locations. The fruit is extremely bitter to humans but loved by birds.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Rounded
Oval
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Burgundy
Bronze
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Prunus padus 'Colorata'