Cherry (Bird)

Prunus padus

Status

Native.

Distribution

Frequent in the uplands and upland fringes – the North Pennines, West Durham Coalfield and Dales Fringe. 
Habitats Broadleaved woodland, river & stream banks, rocky gorges.

Requirements

Will grow on a wide range of damper soils. Light demanding.

Recommendations

A small fast growing tree suitable for planting as an understorey and woodland fringe species on riparian & valley sites, particularly in the uplands and upland fringes.

Origins/provenance

The existing population is wild.  Use plants of local provenance or FC seed zone 302. 

Further Information

• View interactive map of Local Seed Zones Map