Prunus padus Watereri
Watereri Bird Cherry
Remarkable for its long white racemes – up to 20cm long – this cultivar is of medium height and with a rounded rather spreading habit.
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Description
Sometimes referred to as Prunus padus Grandiflora this clone of Bird Cherry was introduced slightly after ‘Albertii’ in the early 1900s.
It won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002 and is a popular choice for amenity planting.
Remarkable for its long white racemes – up to 20cm long – this cultivar is of medium height and with a rounded rather spreading habit.
A good selection for parks and other open spaces but is too vigorous for streets.
Quick to grow in the first few years it tolerates most soils but best to avoid shallow chalk.
Mature heights and crown spread can vary depending on environmental conditions
Mature height: 7-12m
Mature spread: 5-8