Wild Cherry

Prunus avium, known as Wild Cherry, is one of our prettiest native trees.

Single white flowers are produced in the spring and its green leaves turn gold through to red in the autumn before leaf fall.

All flowering cherries prefer free draining soils and this cherry is the parent of many cultivated varieties. 

Prunus avium can grow to quite a size so may be unsuited for those without large gardens.

Being native, it is a great tree to support our range of wildlife.

Mature Height: 7-12m

Common names

Wild Cherry

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Rounded

Blossom Colour

White

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Good for bees, Native

Looks good in

Spring

Location

Parkland

Genus

Prunus

Autumn Colour

Yes