bird cherry

Water your Bird Cherry (Prunus padus 'DTR 117' SUMMER GLOW) regularly. This particular species likes moist soil but does not require heavy watering. Your plant should receive about 1 inch of water each week during the flowering and growing season, which extends from spring to fall. Water your Bird Cherry deeply but infrequently allowing the soil to dry out in between waterings. In areas of high summer temperatures and low humidity, increase watering frequency to 2-3 times per week. Be sure to water the root zone directly and avoid oversaturating the foliage as this can lead to fungal diseases.

Bird cherry (Prunus padus 'DTR 117' SUMMER GLOW) prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to grow and produce flowers. The best time to provide it with direct sunlight is during the early morning and late afternoon when the sun is at its brightest. However, during the summer months, direct sunlight should be avoided in the afternoon due to the intensity of the sun and the potential for heat damage to the plant. It's also important to make sure that the plant is receiving indirect sunlight throughout the day. This ensures that the plant is getting enough light to grow and photosynthesize.

Bird Cherry can be pruned during late winter or just after flowering. Pruning should be kept minimal, so as to not damage the flowers or shoots. Dead, diseased or crossing branches should be removed. This can be done by selectively thinning out branches, removing suckers and maintaining the natural form of the shrub. Pruning should be kept to an absolute minimum and can be done in 2 stages: Early summer - Prune lightly to achieve the desired shape Late summer - Cut back any overlong branches or prune to control size and shape.