Native trees / Small trees / Bird cherry
Bird cherry (Prunus padus)
An attractive tree of northern parts, so named because the birds love the bitter fruits so much
Plant a garden tree for the Jubilee - and be part of the Woodland Trust's Jubilee Woods Project to plant 6 million new trees to celebrate
Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
Make sure your new tree is part of the official Record of Jubilee Trees -
Record it at jubileewoods.org.uk
| Latin name | Prunus padus |
|---|---|
| Family name | Rose |
| Latin family name | Rosaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Deciduous Broadleaf |
| Average height | 7-10m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | Prefers limestone but will grow on poor soils. Needs full sun to flower |
| Tree lore and folklore | In some parts of Yorkshire it is called 'wild lilac' because of the spikes of white flowers in spring |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
More information available at www.British-Trees.com
