bird cherry

Prunus avium 'Thomas' STARK GOLD

Bird cherry (Prunus avium 'Thomas' STARK GOLD) is a showy, vigorous, upright, ornamental tree, reaching heights of 20 to 30 feet. Its attractive foliage is deep green and glossy. In late spring and early summer, it produces fragrant white flowers clustered in panicles, bearing a striking yellow-orange center. The tree’s most defining feature is its golden-yellow berries which contain vitamins and minerals, providing an important source of food for birds, insects, and small animals. In the fall, foliage transforms to deep orange and scarlet tones, making bird cherry also a great choice for ornamental landscaping. This hardy species is easy to maintain with minimal pruning requirements and is disease-resistant.