Tree comparisons
 Prunus avium | |
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| The native "Gean" or "Mazzard" cherry, makes an attractive woodland tree. | |
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Growing
| Flowering cherry tree Prunus avium | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Pruning | Light prune |
| Site conditions | Coastal site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds RHS Plants for Pollinators Melliferous |
Identification
| Flowering cherry tree Prunus avium | |
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| Flower colour | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | April |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Multiple tints |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark |
| Fruit size | Very small |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |