Prunus avium – Wild Cherry

Prunus avium, commonly known as the wild cherry or sweet cherry, is a deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 15-32 meters. It features a broad, rounded crown with spreading branches. The tree produces fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by edible red to dark purple cherries. Its bark is smooth and reddish-brown with prominent horizontal lenticels. Prunus avium is often found in temperate regions and is prized for both its fruit and ornamental beauty.