Mayday Cherry vs Annabelle Hydrangea - TreeTime.ca

Mayday Cherry vs Annabelle Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

Prunus padus

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Annabelle Hydrangea
Mayday Cherry

Annabelle Hydrangea is a cold hardy shrub that is well known for its large, compact clusters of white flowers. Unlike other flowering species, Hydrangeas do best in partial shade. However, they are capable of growing in full sun if the soil is kept consistently moist.

Blooms occur on new wood, so regular pruning is encouraged in late winter. Try Annabelle Hydrangea as a border or on its own.

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.

Annabelle Hydrangea Quick Facts

Mayday Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: small black berries
Flowers: white, showy clusters
Flowers: early blooming, white
Growth rate: fast
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