Cherry (Wild)

Prunus avium  

Status

Native.

Distribution

Widely but sparsely distributed. Most common in the West Durham Coalfield, Wear Lowlands and Dales Fringe.

Habitats

Broadleaved woodland, hedgerows, scrub, road verges.

Requirements

Will grow on a range of heavier soils from moderately acidic to moderately calcareous. Light demanding.

Recommendations

An attractive fast growing flowering tree capable of producing high quality timber on better sites. Suitable for general planting as a woodland fringe species. 

Origins/provenance

Existing populations are largely wild, though both it and its cultivars have been widely planted as an ornamental. Use plants of local provenance or FC seed zones 302 & 204.

Further Information

• View interactive map of Local Seed Zones Map