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Bird Cherry Albertii

Prunus padus Albertii

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£261.00

About this product

Prunus padus Albertii is a clone of Bird Cherry that has been cultivated since the 1900s and is one of the best clones for planting where space is more restricted.

The leaves are long, pointy and fairly dense for a cherry, making this tree easy to distinguish from other cherry trees even when it is not in flower. The flower is unique to Bird Cherry trees, producing long, hanging white racemes that adorn the tree at a similar time to the foliage emerging.

When young, Prunus padus Albertii's crown is very ascending before developing into an oval to rounded shape at maturity.

Like many cherries, this tree prefers a free draining soil and will not thrive in water-logged conditions.

A rather good choice for garden, street, and verge planting, this very free-flowering form requires little maintenance and has an excellent track record.

Mature height: 7-12m

Specifications

Common names
Bird Cherry Albertii
Height of tree
7-12m
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Oval
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Good for bees
Looks good in
Spring
Location
Garden, Parkland
Genus
Prunus