Species bird cherry
bright-red fruits with green leaves on yellow petioles and brown branches

bird cherry

Prunus avium 'Lapins' STARKRIMSON SWEET

Bird Cherry (Prunus avium 'Lapins' STARKRIMSON SWEET) is a deciduous tree, naturally found in woodlands and hills of Central and Northern Europe and Western Asia. It grows to a height of 33 feet and has glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant, and appear in May. Fruits are small, glossy, dark-red cherries, with sweet flesh. Bird cherry is a popular ornamental tree, valued for its beautiful spring flowers, and red fall foliage. It's a hardy tree, tolerating both dry and wet soils, and can live in full sun or partial shade.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Budding,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Pink Flowers In Spring

Sun:

full sun,part sun/part shade

Fruits:

red Fruits Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

High

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water your bird cherry plant deeply and generally when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry. As a general guideline, water your bird cherry every 7-10 days, depending on the weather conditions and your plant’s specific needs and environment. High temperatures and dry winds will require more frequent watering; conversely, wetter and cooler conditions will require less. Additionally, when it’s very hot outside, you may need to water more often. Make sure you’re not over- or underwatering your plant. Always check the soil moisture before you water and never water your bird cherry again if the soil is still moist.

sunlight

Bird cherry (Prunus avium 'Lapins') which is the Starkrimson Sweet cultivar should be grown in an area that has full sun exposure throughout the day. This particular plant species likes to receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight each day, with the best exposure being early morning sunlight and some protection such as shade from the middle of the afternoon to the late afternoon. When in full sun, it will flower at its peak performance, and produce more fruits. In areas with partial shade, the flowering and fruit production will be diminished.

pruning

For bird cherry (Prunus avium 'Lapins' STARKRIMSON SWEET), pruning should be done at least once a year, during late winter or early spring before the tree begins its new growth. Pruning should be light and selective, removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches and any branches that cross over, criss-cross, or rub against another branch. This helps to ensure the tree has good airflow and light penetration, which encourages healthy growth. Be sure to make your pruning cuts at the node or branch collar instead of leaving a stub. This will help the tree form a strong seal around the cut and heal more quickly.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Prunus avium 'Lapins' STARKRIMSON SWEET typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Prunus avium 'Lapins' STARKRIMSON SWEET (bird cherry) typically begins in July and ends in August.

Hardiness Map