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Pin Cherry vs Mayday Cherry
Prunus padus
Prunus pensylvanica
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
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.
Pin Cherry is a small tree that produces clusters of white blossoms in spring followed by bright red berries that ripen through the summer. The attractive red color of the leaves in the fall is an added bonus.
The fruit is quite sour when eaten fresh but is excellent when cooked into jam or jelly. Birds love the berries and will be attracted to your property.
Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Pin Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Mayday Cherry Quick Facts
Pin Cherry Quick Facts
Toxicity: seeds and leaves are toxic if ingested