5x Bird Cherry Tree 'Prunus Padus' (3-4ft)

Bare Root Bird Cherry Tree - Description

• Native Bird Cherry Tree Plant
• Bundle of 5 Trees
• Prunus Padus
• AKA Hackberry Tree
• Bird Cherry Tree Fruits Popular With Our Native Birds
• Medium Sized Tree
• Form: Single Stemmed Whip
• Plant Size
  • Height: 3 - 4ft
  • Girth: 1cm
  • Age: 1 + 1 (2 Year Old Transplant)
• Bare Root (Not Potted)

Delivery - Important Note - Please Read

• We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
• Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item

Bird Cherry Tree - Characteristics

• Trees are easy to spot in Spring when they are in bloom
• Foliage: Ovate in shape
• Flower: Clusters of 5 petaled blooms in Spring
• Creamy white flower
• Followed by black cherries from July on wards
• These are quickly eaten by birds
• Cherries are bitter to taste
• Mature size: 8m tall & 4m wide
• Deciduous tree, they lose their leaves in Winter
• Growth rate: Average
• Very hardy tree
• Prunus Padus is not self-fertile. They will require a second tree to pollinate & produce cherries

Bird Cherry Tree - Uses

• Great for attracting & feeding wild birds
• Popular with birds including
  • Pigeons, Robins, Thrushes & Starlings
• Suited to native hedgerows
• Small tree for small, medium & large gardens
• Ideal for nature & wildlife gardens

Bird Cherry Tree - Planting Instructions

Planting Time

• Ideally, plant as soon as arrive
• Bare root trees can only be planted during the dormant season (September to April)
• Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
• These bird cherry saplings are 4ft tall & will require several years to mature

Positioning Trees

• Position in sun or partial shade
• Prefers a sheltered spot
• Soil: Likes good, fertile soil with good drainage
• Most commonly found on alkaline soils
• Spacing distance varies on use
• In hedging, space 30cm apart
• On lawns, space 5m apart
• When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
• Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
• Level off the soil around the plants
• Support with bamboo cane for first 2 years
• Replace cane with larger stake when required

After Care

• Water bare roots plants regularly until plants establish
• Water before & after planting
• If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
• Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
• Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
• Avoid strimming around the base of trees

Prunus Padus - Quick Facts

• The Bird Cherry is part of the same family of plants as Cherry Blossoms
• Prunus Padus is less common in Ireland than Prunus Avium
• Bird Cherry timber is very hard, burgundy in colour
• Often used to make smoking pipes

Glas Scheme - DAFM

• Rural Development Programme
• Glas - (Green, Low Carbon, Agri-environment Scheme)
• Points to Note
  • Not a whole farm scheme
  • All farmers may apply
  • Receive up to €5,000/yr over 5 years
  • Approved advisor must prepare the application
  • Nutrient Management Plan required
  • No guaranteed entry to the scheme, priority basis
  • If there is a Priority Environmental Asset (PEA) on the land, it must be chosen before any other action can be taken
  • There are deadline dates to have actions completed by
  • Once submitted, a plan cannot be changed

Glas Scheme - Planting a Grove of Native Trees

• Planting Requirements
  • You can plant Alder, Silver Birch, Sessile Oak, Pedunculate Oak, Mountain Ash, Bird Cherry, Hazel, Scots Pine, Goat Willow
  • Minimum of 500m² with 250 plants
  • Maximum of 900m² with 450 plants
  • Plants must be a minimum of 40cm in height at time of planting
  • Spacing: Plant trees 2m apart in rows 1m apart
  • Grove needs to be protected from livestock. fencing off area will be necessary
  • Dead plants must be replaced
  • Weeds must be controlled
  • Plants must be purchased from a registered grower or supplier (Including ourselves)

• Rates of Payment:
  • €0.90 per plant per year for 5 years
  • We can supply your EC plant passport when you order your hedging from us
  • Keep this passport reference number for your reps