Mayday Cherry vs Crimson Passion Cherry - TreeTime.ca

Mayday Cherry vs Crimson Passion Cherry

Prunus padus

Prunus x kerrasis Crimson Passion

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Mayday Cherry
Crimson Passion Cherry

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.

The Crimson Passion Cherry is a hardy deciduous hybrid dwarf Sour Cherry. This medium-sized self-pollinator produces tart, bright red fruits in large clusters in late summer that are perfect for jams, pies and jellies. Crimson Passion Cherry is ideal as a landscape or orchard tree.

Mayday Cherry Quick Facts

Crimson Passion Cherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange
Berries: small black berries
Berries: large dark red cherries, excellent quality
Flavor: excellent variety for fresh eating.
Flowers: early blooming, white
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none



Toxicity: seeds and leaves are toxic if ingested

Other Names: common bird cherry, european bird cherry