Evans Cherry vs Mayday Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Evans Cherry vs Mayday Cherry

Prunus cerasus Evans

Prunus padus

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Evans Cherry
Mayday Cherry

Evans Cherry is a cold-hardy sour cherry tree that is typically highly productive. It produces bright red, tart fruit that are well suited to fresh eating, baking, and preserves. In the spring, beautiful white flowers cover the branches, adding ornamental value.

Evans Cherry was developed in Alberta. It was rediscovered in 1976 near Edmonton, AB, by Dr. Ieuan Evans.

Sour cherries are self-fertile; however, planting with additional varieties for cross-pollination can increase yields.

Mayday Cherry is a small deciduous tree known for its early blooming and fragrant white flowers.

A favourite specimen tree on prairie homesteads, Mayday Cherry produces small black berries that are inedible to people but highly desirable to birds.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Mayday Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Evans Cherry Quick Facts

Mayday Cherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright orange
Berries: small black berries
Flowers: white
Flowers: early blooming, white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Toxicity: seeds and leaves are toxic if ingested
Other Names: common bird cherry, european bird cherry