Wild cherry (Prunus avium) – care guide

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Prunus avium

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Common name: Wild cherry
Taxonomy: Family: Rosaceae · Genus: Prunus

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Prunus

Watermedium

Lightfull sun

Humiditymediumgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-30 °C

Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Prunus tip: Prune in summer after harvest – winter cuts let fungal diseases in.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Prunus

🐴Horse severe🐮Cattle severe🐐Sheep, goat severe🐱Cat moderate🐶Dog moderate🦜Pet bird moderate🐰Rabbit, rodent moderate🐷Pig moderate🐔Poultry moderate🧒Human (child) moderatedetails →

Fruit flesh is edible, but pits, leaves (esp. wilted) and bark release cyanide.

At a glance

Wild cherry – what to know

Wild cherry (Prunus avium) – family: Rosaceae, genus: Prunus. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -30 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

All Prunus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Wild cherry?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Wild cherry need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Wild cherry get?

Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Wild cherry toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Wild cherry flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Prunus: Typical flowering time: March, April, May.

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Average watering interval

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