Wild Cherry – Prunus avium – 6ft+Tall

The wild cherry, Prunus avium, is a medium-sized deciduous tree with pure white flowers in spring, followed by small, red-purple cherries in summer. The chestnut-coloured bark becomes silvery with age, and leaves turn a rich orange-red in autumn.Prunus avium is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies​/​moths and other pollinators. It’s nectar-pollen-rich-flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and is a caterpillar food plant.

Plant Key

Partial Shade

Full Sun

Wildlife Friendly

Fruits / Berries

Suitable as Hedge