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| Identification |
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Genus
Prunus
Species
padus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
European bird cherry
hegg
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10470
Data source
DyePl p68;Frgnt p361;Xeri p302
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
45'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers and bark of Prunus padus have a strong rank smelling smell. The bark of European bird cherry has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Prunus padus is known as hegg in Norwegian. Gray is the most typical color produced by this plant. Bird cherry is used in Norway for dyeing. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant likes full sun to partial shade. It likes dry soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
flowers are fragrant; bark has a strong odor when bruised
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Bark
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Bark
Dye color
gray
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Prunus padus is a native plant in the natural environment and is thought to originate from Norway.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Prunus padus is a woody perennial. European bird cherry is deciduous in nature.
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