European Birdcherry (Prunus padus)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Tree

European Birdcherry
Prunus padus

Carolina Silverbell form
Carolina Silverbell form
 
Features
White flowers in spring. 
 
Culture
Full sun; needs well-drained soil. 
 
Cultivars
Variety commutata flowers 3 weeks earlier than the species. 
 
Mature Height
30-40 Feet
 
Size
Medium
 
 
Mature Form
Rounded 
 
Native To:
Europe and Asia 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
Additional Notes
In general plants belonging to the genus Prunus are prone to a number of disease and insect problems and also tend to be short-lived.   Prunus padus is very prone to black knot fungus, but tends to be longer lived (maybe 30 years).

 

 
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