Prunus padus Purple flowering alongside cultivars such as

flowering alongside cultivars such as 'Shirofugen' and 'Kanzan'

Prune in early spring to rejuvenate and in summer to keep shape

Treat as ericaceous for best performance

deep green

Plant in full sun to illuminate the peeling bark

Prunus padus Purple flowering alongside cultivars such asPrunus padus, also known as bird cherry, is a resilient and adaptable plant that can thrive in most soil types except for very wet ones. It produces clusters of white flowers with a sweet almond fragrance in spring, which are followed by small, glossy black fruits that attract many birds and other wildlife, even though they are too bitter for human consumption. Prunus padus has deciduous, oval shaped green leaves that turn bronze and yellow in autumn