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Bird Cherry (Prunus padus)
(Family - Rosaceae)
Description: Small deciduous tree with black egg shaped fruit. Height 15m
Where found:
In woods particularly by stream sides on limestone hills.
Natural distribution
in
N. England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
Phenology:
| Flowers | Leaves | Fruit | Ripen | Fall |
| May/June |
Similar species: Prunus avium
Uses past & present: Food and drink - Bittersweet edible berries
Propagation
and growth:
Grown from seed. Deeply dormant - treat as
Acer campestre but start treatment November
for planting following April. Approx 14000 germinable seeds per kg.
