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Prunus padus has distinctive long conical racemes which are most obvious just before flowering. It is a native which is very common on basic soils although it will tolerate lower pH soils as well. The fruit looks like a small black cherry.

Common in the north of England and much of Scotland this Prunus species is not common in a line from The Wash to Devon and Cornwall. It is common in Wales and northern Ireland but less common in the republic of Ireland.

Prunus padus

Prunus padus Bird Cherry

Cressbrookdale, Derbyshire 7th May 2009

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Prunus padus Bird Cherry

Cressbrookdale, Derbyshire 7th May 2009

Added on November 15th 2005, updated 28th July 2011

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