Prunus padus 'Colorata' typically starts flowering in April.
bird cherry
Prunus padus 'Colorata'
Bird cherry (Prunus padus 'Colorata') is a dense, spreading deciduous shrub, with beautiful dark purple-black foliage. It produces clusters of small, pendant, white flowers in late spring or early summer, and later, its small, red berries resemble little ornaments hung from its branches. This shrub can reach up to 5 metres in height and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Bird cherry will tolerate pruning if required, and makes an attractive addition to any garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 6
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red,purple Fruits Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water your Bird's Cherry plant every 5-7 days, depending on the weather conditions. When watering, make sure to completely soak the soil, but avoid seasonal waterlogging as it could damage your plant's roots. Make sure to check the moisture level in the soil before each watering and reduce the watering intervals if the soil is still moist. Additionally, during the summer months, cut back the watering intervals slightly, as the plant will require less water during these hot months.
sunlight
Bird cherry (Prunus padus 'Colorata') prefer full sun to partial shade, but will tolerate more shade during the hottest part of the day. In areas of direct sunlight, it should receive 6-8 hours of full sun, with afternoon shade in the hottest parts of the growing season. This plant should not be exposed to full sun in regions with extreme hot weather, as it can severely damage the leaves and flowers. For best results, provide afternoon shade, mulching and irrigation. In more temperate climates, it can tolerate full sun all day.
pruning
Bird cherry (Prunus padus 'Colorata') should be pruned in early spring, before new growth appears, or shortly after flowering. The main purpose of pruning this species is to remove dead, diseased, and damaged wood, as well as to shape and reduce the plant's size. You should also remove weak and rubbing branches to promote healthier growth. Generally, it is best to remove no more than 1 third of the total foliage with each pruning session.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Prunus padus 'Colorata' is usually in July and August.
